Preview the New HPL.ca

We're excited to share a preview of the new HPL.ca before its official launch on September 15.

Explore the new site, discover updated navigation and get familiar with the improved online experience designed to make it easier to find Library services, programs, collections and information.

If you encounter an issue or have feedback, please let us know through our Contact Us page.

Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 3:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Parking Lot Not Available

Due to a fence replacement, the parking lot will be unavailable from September 7-9. Nearby street parking is available, as is an HSR route. Thank you for your patience. 

Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Concession Branch - Construction Updates

Due to a glass door installation for the new Makerspace area, Concession Branch will close at 1 pm on Thursday, September 3. It is expected to reopen to its regular hours with limited services on Friday, September 4. Stay tuned for continual updates.

www.hpl.ca/concession

Published:
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 8:00am
Labour Day - All HPL Branches Closed

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, September 6 and Labour Day, Monday, September 7. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, September 8. 

Published:
Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:45pm
Barton Branch - Construction in Area

Please note that Milton Avenue at Barton Street is under construction. Access to the parking lot is limited. Nearby street parking is available and an HSR route out front. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:30pm
Print on the Go Currently Unavailable

The Print on the Go service is not working at all Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Delayed Openings and Closures

Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.

  • Turner Park: Wednesday, September 2, Noon-1 pm Closure
  • Red Hill: Friday, September 18, Delayed Opening of 10 am
  • Central Library: Tuesday, September 29, Delayed Opening of 10 am

Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.

Published:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications for September

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September: 

Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for updates on service modifications.

Tuesday, September 8                  

  • Strathcona - Cancelled 
  • McMaster - Cancelled 

Thursday, September 10              

  • Rockton and Millgrove visits moved to Saturdays (Starting September 12) 

Saturday, September 12               

  • Stoney Creek - Cancelled 
  • Riverdale - Cancelled 

Thursday, September 17       

  • Mohawk Gardens - Cancelled 
  • Meadowlands - Cancelled 

Friday, September 18             

  • Winona - Cancelled 
  • Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break

After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls

Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm

Red Hill Creek Expressway Books: 1998

Red Hill Creek Expressway: north-south section: briefing sessions April 1, 1998 : stormwater management and creek realignment

Video

1998

Sherwood Library

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway: north-service section: briefing sessions April 7, 1998: site contamination and vegetation/wildlife

Video

1998

Sherwood Library

 

Red Hill Creek Watershed Action Plan: first generation plan: final draft

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

April 1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R246

 

Red Hill Creek Watershed Action Plan: compendium of actions

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

April 1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R245

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway North-South Section: impact assessment and design process: draft summary report: Vol. 2

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

July 1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R231

 

Air quality assessment North-South Section Red Hill Creek Expressway: Hamilton, Ontario: draft

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 T33D

 

From Mountain to lake: the Red Hill Creek Valley

edited by Walter G. Peace

Conserver Society of Hamilton and District

1998

R971.352 FRO CESH

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway: Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment: draft for discussion

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R244D

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway: Phase 2 Environmental Investigation: draft for discussion

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R245D

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway North-South Section: Executive Summary

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R250E

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway Impact Assessment: Terrestrial Resources: Technical Report

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R246

 

The Red Hill Creek Expressway (North-South Section) Impact Assessment: Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth, Ontario: Summary Report of the Cultural heritage Resource Assessment

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R247

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway (North-South Section) and Q.E.W. interchanges (Red Hill Creek Expressway and Burlington Street

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R23E

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway / QEW interchange review: integration model - traffic operations analysis

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 R23Q

 

Thermal dynamics impact assessment North-South Section Red Hill Creek Expressway: Hamilton, Ontario: draft

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 T32D

 

Traffic noise impact assessment Red Hill Creek Expressway North-South Section: Hamilton, Ontario: draft

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 T34D

 

Vehicle air emissions inventory North-South Section: Red Hill Creek Expressway: Hamilton, Ontario: draft

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 V35D