Modified Bookmobile Service - September 15-18

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications. Thank you for your patience. 

Monday, September 15

  • Mohawk College, 12-1pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, September 16

  • Greencedar, 4-5pm - Cancelled

Wednesday, September 17

  • Helen Detwiler - Changed to 11-11:30am

Thursday, September 18

  • Meadowlands - Changed to 3:30-4pm
  • Bennetto - Changed to 4:45-5:30pm
 
 
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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Published:
Friday, September 12, 2025 - 3:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees Resume October 1st

To avoid a replacement or lost fee, please return library materials due October 1st or later within 28 days. Replacement fees are intended to encourage Members to return items on a timely basis so everyone in the community can enjoy them. 

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All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
SuperCrawl - Road Closures near Central Library

From Thursday, September 11, until 5 am on Monday, September 15, road closures for SuperCrawl will be in effect in and around James Street North from King to Wilson/York to Cannon to Barton Street. Additional closures will take place on King William, Rebecca, Vine, Mulberry, Colbourne and Murray Streets. If you are planning to visit Central Library over the next few days, we suggest taking HSR for a convenient route to downtown Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/central

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 10:30am
Central Library - Fourth Floor Temporary Closure

Central Library's Fourth Floor is closed on Tuesday, September 16, from Noon to 6 pm due to a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available as study and work spaces. www.hpl.ca/central

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 10:00am
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 10)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.

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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

Red Hill Branch

Open Hours: 
Sun: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Mon: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Tue: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Wed: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Thu: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Note: Public computers shut down 15 minutes and Makerspaces close 30 minutes before the branch closes.
Study Hall Hours*: 
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 pm-12:00 am
Tuesday: 8:00 pm-12:00 am
Wednesday: 8:00 pm-12:00 am
Thursday: 8:00 pm-12:00 am
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Address:
695 Queenston Road
L8G 1A1 Hamilton, ON
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AskHPL: 
Bus Routes: 
HSR Route 1 - King HSR Route 4 – Bayfront HSR Route 10 - B-line Express
Branch Manager: 
Shelagh Griffin (sgriffin@hpl.ca)
Branch Features: 
Book Return
Free Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
French Collection
Bike Rack
Self-Serve Lamination
Black and White and Colour Copying
Scan to USB and Email
Accessible Features: 
Accessible Parking
Accessible Counter
Automatic Door Opener
Accessible Ramp
Family Change Room
JAWs

Taking its name from the historic Red Hill Creek area, the Red Hill Branch opened in February 1969. The Branch moved to its current location in the plaza in 1983. To meet the demands of the growing community, it was renovated in 2000.

The Branch offers materials and programming for children, teens and adults.

Extended study hours are available at this branch. Please click Extended Study Hours under Branch Features to find out more. 

The Red Hill Branch is located at 695 Queenston Rd, Hamilton, ON L8G 1A1

Closest major intersection

Nash and Queenston Roads