All washrooms including the accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch are currently unavailable. We aim to get them fixed quickly.
All HPL Branches are closed on Good Friday, April 3. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is not available.
Regular service hours resume on Saturday, April 4. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
All HPL Branches are closed on Easter Sunday, April 5. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, April 7. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
All HPL Branches are closed on Easter Monday, April 6. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall services are not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, April 7. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
The Seasonal Affective Disorder therapy lamp on the 2nd floor at Central Library is out of order. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. For more locations, please visit Light Therapy Lamps | HPL.
Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Thank you for your patience during this time.
Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Tuesday, March 31
Court at Rushdale - Reminder bi-weekly stop changed to 10:30-11am
Wednesday, April 1
Swansea 10:00-10:30am - CANCELLED
Helen Detwiler 11:00am-12:00pm - CANCELLED
Warplane Museum 3:00-4:00pm - CANCELLED
Friday, April 3 - Library Closed
All stops CANCELLED
Monday, April 6 - Library Closed
All stops CANCELLED
Starting Monday, March 16, adults 18+ are required to show their Library card to access Central Library. This is a temporary measure to ensure safety for all. Thank you for your patience in advance.
A Children's area activity table, including the children's computers at Concession Branch are unavailable due to a facility issue. We aim to fix them as soon as possible.
From March 23 until April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations, reopening April 13. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026.
Valley Park Branch will remain open during the renovations for your library needs.
As of Monday, March 2, Concession Branch's Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Seating may be limited at times. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Federal Election 2025
Below is information about who, where, when and how to vote for the person you want to occupy one of the 343 seats in Canada’s 45th Parliament.
How do I register to vote: Welcome - Elections Canada E-Registration
Where do I vote: Voter Information Service - Where do I vote?
When do I vote:
Information Tables:
- Waterdown Library April 16: 9am - 12pm
- Turner Park Library April 22: 9am - 12pm
- Valley Park Library April 13: 9am - 12pm
Canada Votes! Learn more about Canada’s political electoral system with our collections in preparation for Election Day, April 28.
Advanced voting dates:
Friday April 18
Saturday April 19
Sunday April 20
Monday April 21
Election day: Monday April 28
Who can I vote for:
Below are the candidates running in each of the local ridings:
Hamilton Centre
Population: 126,188
Main Office: 225 King William St., Ste 112
Riding map
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Candidate |
Party |
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Rhinoceros Party |
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Sandy Crawley |
Green Party of Canada |
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Carla Green |
No Affiliation |
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New Democratic Party |
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Conservative Party of Canada |
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No Affiliation |
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Liberal Party of Canada |
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David Speicher |
People’s Party of Canada |
Hamilton East – Stoney Creek
Population: 126,570
Main Office: 200 Centennial Pkwy. N., Ste B414
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Candidate |
Party |
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Jim Boutsikakis |
People’s Party of Canada |
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Liberal Party of Canada |
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Conservative Party of Canada |
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Nayla Mithani |
New Democratic Party |
Hamilton Mountain
Population: 115,634
Main Office: 75 Palmer Rd. (Formerly Barton Secondary School)
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Candidate |
Party |
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Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada |
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Liberal Party of Canada |
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Conservative Party of Canada |
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New Democratic Party |
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Bing Wong |
People’s Party of Canada |
Hamilton West – Ancaster – Dundas
Population: 120,551
Main Office: 659 Upper James St. Ste E 201C
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Candidate |
Party |
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Conservative Party of Canada |
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Georgia Beauchemin |
Green Party of Canada |
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Liberal Party of Canada |
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Christian Heritage Party of Canada |
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New Democratic Party |
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Ava Sharavi |
People’s Party of Canada |
Flamborough – Glanbrook – Brant North
Population: 103,836
Main Office: 812 Old Hwy 8 (DA Campbell Entertainment Building)
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Candidate |
Party |
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Nikita Mahood |
People’s Party of Canada |
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Conservative Party of Canada |
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Anita Payne |
Green Party of Canada |
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Liberal Party of Canada |
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New Democratic Party |







