Bookmobile Service Cancellations

The following Bookmobile visits are cancelled this month. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Wednesday, May 14: Swansea and Helen Detwiler

Thursday, May 15: Rockton and Meadowlands

Mohawk Gardens, 2-2:30 pm instead

Bennetto, 4:30-5:30 pm instead

Friday, May 16: Huntington Park

Friday, May 30: Huntington Park, Winona, and Maplewood

Published:
Friday, May 9, 2025 - 8:00am
Sherwood Branch Closure: Wednesday, May 14

In preparation for the 1st Floor renovations, the Sherwood Branch will be closed on Wednesday, May 14. It is expected to reopen on Thursday, May 15 with the completion of the basement renovation. Thank you for your understanding.

Published:
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 12:00pm
All Branches Closed - Victoria Day 

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, May 18, and Victoria Day, Monday, May 19. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall services are not available. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 9:30am
Central Library - Fire Drill

On Tuesday, May 13, a fire drill will be held at 11 am at Central Library. You may visit the Barton or Locke Branches as alternate locations for your library needs. Thank you for your understanding.

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 1:30pm
Turner Park Branch - Roof Repair

Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions are expected to continue until the end of June. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Closure, May 5-31

From Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 31, the Ancaster Branch will be temporarily closed due to a roof and HVAC replacement. During this time, service hours will be available at the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The last day to pick up your Holds is Thursday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.

www.hpl.ca/ancaster

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Published:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 11:00am
Central Library - Microfilm Machine

The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available, but it doesn't print. We aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:30pm
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.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am

Red Hill Creek Expressway Books: 1970-1975

Background Reports Red Hill Expressway Consolidated Hearing - Record Number 390 Geometric Design Implications and Vehicle Noise

Highway Research Board. National Research council. National Academy of Sciences. National Academy of Engineering.

[1972]

CA3ONHWAO5 84 B163

 

Hamilton Mountain and Redhill Creek Transportation Corridor: Submission respecting Mountain Section

Hamilton, Ontario. Board of Control

1972

CA4ONHBLA15 72 H15

 

Submission by the City of Hamilton Board of Control Respecting the Mountain Section Hamilton Mountain and Red Hill Creek Transportation Corridor

Hamilton, Ontario. Board of Control

1972

CA4ONBLA15 72 S73

 

Trucks in the City of Hamilton. Hamilton Truck Origin and Destination Study. A Report on the Study and Analysis of Existing Truck Movements in the City of Hamilton

Prepared for the Transportation and Traffic Committee of the City of Hamilton by the Department of Traffic and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Communications

July 1973

R388.41324 HAM CESH

 

Technical Report Proposed Red Hill Creek Expressway

Hamilton Region Conservation Authority

1973

CA2ONER59 73 T26

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review. An analysis of alternative solutions. prepared for the city-provincial technical advisory committee

Route Projects Planning Office, Ministry of Transportation and Communications

Prepared by: S.C.J. Radbone

January 1975

R388.40971352 RED CESH

CA2ONDT 75 R23

 

Report on Redhill Creek Flood Plain Mapping for the Hamilton Regional Conservation Authority

N.M. Dillon Ltd.

March 1975

R627.40971352 REP CESH

 

Redhill Creek. Watershed Management Study

Hamilton Region Conservation Authority

M.M. Dillon Ltd.

June 1975

R627.40971352 RED CESH

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review: an Analysis of Alternative Solutions

Ontario. Ministry of Transportation and Communications

1975

CA2ONDT 75 R23

 

Regional roads study: progress report No. 2

Regional Roads Coordinating Committee

1975

R388.40971352 REG CESH