The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning beginning on Saturday August 9, 2025. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning.
Daytime highs of 30 to 33 degrees Celsius, with humidex values of 35 to 40 are forecast. Overnight lows of 19 to 23 degrees Celsius will provide little to no relief. The heat is expected to remain for several days.
Heat Warning - Beginning Saturday Aug 9
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 11:45am
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton
Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.
Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Saturday, August 9.
For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
The following Bookmobile stops are cancelled:
Stoney Creek Arena at 10 am
Discovery Centre at 1:30 pm
Millgrove at 3:30 pm
Apologies for this inconvenience.
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Bookmobile Stop:
Published:
Saturday, August 9, 2025 - 8:30am
Freelton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The washroom at Freelton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
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Published:
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 3:30pm
Turner Park - Outdoor Maintenance and Repairs
From August 18-19, accessible parking spots at the back of the building will not be available due to concrete and perimeter walkway repairs. From August 20-22, the main entrance from the back of the building will not be available. Please use the sidewalk on the side of the Branch to enter through the front entrance (off Rymal Road East) and gain access to the back parking lot. Thank you for your understanding.
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Published:
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 12:00pm
Lynden Branch - Self-Serve Access Not Available
Self-Serve Access is not available until after 1 pm today, Friday, August 8. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Published:
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - 5:15pm
Printing, Photocopying and Scanning Unavailable at Dundas Branch
Printing and photocopying are not working at Dundas Branch. We're working to get these working again as soon as possible.
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Published:
Saturday, August 2, 2025 - 9:45am
Locke Branch - Filming Nearby
Filming will take place near the Locke Branch from August 4 to 8, which will impact traffic flow and parking. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- East and West Side of Locke Street South
- North and South Side of Herkimer Street
- North and South Side of Stanley Avenue
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Published:
Thursday, July 31, 2025 - 11:30am
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order
The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
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Published:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume
Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available
The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.
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Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
Binbrook Branch - CLOSING Temporary Location
Saturday, January 13 will be the last open day in our temporary location. In the days following we will be working hard to get the new space ready to open at the end of January.
What you should know during the temporary closure:
- Please pick up any holds you have been notified of by 12:00pm on Saturday, January 13.
- Any holds that have been set for pick up at the Binbrook Branch that has not yet been filled will be suspended until the new location is opened. This includes newly placed holds.
- Borrowed items can be returned through the return slot at the rear of the new building (2641 Hwy 56) starting, Monday, January 15, even while the new location is closed.
When the Binbrook Branch reopens, it will have new extended hours:
- Monday & Wednesday- 10:00am – 8:00pm
- Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10:00am – 6:00pm
- Saturday - 10:00am – 5:00pm
Thank you for your patience over the last year and a half.
If you have any questions, please call 905-692-3323.
If you wish to visit other branches during the temporary closure, the closest branches are Binbrook are:
- Turner Park Branch (352 Rymal Rd. W., Hamilton)
- Valley Park Branch (970 Paramount Dr., Stoney Creek)
