The accessible washroom at Red Hill Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Red Hill Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
Published:
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 12:45pm
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton
Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.
Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Tuesday June 30.
For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.
Published:
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 9:00am
What's Happening Guide Changes
The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library
Starting July 5, Central Library will be open on Sundays from Noon to 5 pm. www.hpl.ca/central
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
Red Hill Branch Accessible Ramp Not Available
The accessibility ramp at Red Hill Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 9:45am
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 2:45pm
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
The last day of Study Hall is Thursday, June 25. The service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Canada Day Closure - All Branches
All HPL Branches are closed on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Regular service hours resume on Thursday, July 2. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Construction work at Barton Branch
The entrance to the Barton Branch parking lot off of Milton St. is currently inaccessible due to construction. The parking lot can still be accessed via the alley off Fullerton St. during this time.
Published:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 9:15am
Phishing Scheme
Please be aware of online phishing attempts impersonating Hamilton Public Library and Library Staff. HPL does not solicit paid freelance opportunities through social media or other messaging applications. HPL does not request personal or banking information through social media or require financial compensation when reviewing job applications. Please report phishing schemes to communications@hpl.ca. If you think you are a victim of fraud, please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Tuesday, June 30:
- Greencedar - Cancelled
- Mountview - Cancelled
Wed, July 1:
- Library Closed - All Stops Cancelled
Thurs, July 2:
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Rockton Cancelled
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Mohawk Gardens Cancelled
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Meadowlands Cancelled
Fri, July 3:
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Winona Cancelled
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Queen Victoria Cancelled
Mon, July 6:
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Special Event - All Stops Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing
Caistor Centre - 19 January 1952
Caistor Township - 7 October 1961
Caistorville - 19 January 1952
Caledonia - 2 December 1950, 11 January 1958,
Campbell’s Corners - 7 June 1952
Campbellville - 4 November 1950, 12 November 1960
Campden - 5 January 1952, 25 November 1961
Canada’s North - 18 December 1954: Eskimos - 24 December 1954: Kemano-Kitiniat - 31 December 1954, 8 January 1955, 15 January 1955
Canadian Army (in England) - 5 June 1954
Canadian National Railway: Hamilton-Port Rowan Run - 20 June 1953: Hamilton-Meaford Run - 24 January 1959
Canboro - 26 January 1952, 30 March 1963
Canfield - 2 February 1952, 23 March 1963
Carlisle - 30 June 1951, 15 April 1961
Carluke - 2 June 1951, 28 March 1964
Cayuga - 23 December 1950, 14 March 1959
Cedar Springs - 12 July 1952, 16 January 1954
Chatham - 10 November 1956
Cheapside - 2 August 1952, 3 October 1964
Cheltenham - 7 July 1962
Cherry Beach - 14 May 1955
Chesley - 30 April 1960
Chippawa - 29 January 1955, 2 December 1961
Christie’s Corners - 22 March 1952
Clanbrassil - 9 August 1952, 27 July 1963
Clappison’s Corners - 15 March 1952
Clarksburg - 21 May 1960
Clarkson - 28 March 1959
Clinton - 13 February 1960, 14 April 1962
Coboconk - 2 September 1961
Cobourg - 11 April 1959
Collingwood - 29 June 1957
Conestoga - 17 October 1953
Conestogo - 6 October 1962
Copetown - 8 September 1951, 9 February 1963
Courtland - 12 December 1959
Creemore - 31 January 1959
Credit River - 26 May 1962, 2 June 1962
Credit Valley - 10 October 1964
Crieff - 31 October 1959
Crosshill - 4 October 1958
Crystal Beach - 6 May 1961
