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.
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available
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Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
Catalogue Maintenance
HPL's catalogue is not available from 5-10am on Sunday May 25 due to system maintenance. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:15pm
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
The Stoney Creek Arena and Millgrove Bookmobile visits on Saturday May 24 are cancelled. Apologies for the inconvenience.
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Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:00pm
Extended Access at Freelton Branch Unavailable
Extended Access at the Freelton Branch is not working. Please visit during staffed hours. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
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Published:
Thursday, May 22, 2025 - 2:45pm
Construction Work at Sherwood Branch
The Sherwood Branch has following service limitations due to construction:
- 1st Floor closed to the public
- 2nd Floor collections (teen, children, and graphic novels) available
- 2nd Floor: Limited browsing of Express Adult Fic and Express DVDs
- Holds pickup on the 2nd Floor
- Reduced number of public computers on 2nd Floor
- Printing and copying available on 2nd Floor
- Seating is reduced
- Parking, washroom and elevator access available
Please refer to hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program listings. Most programs will continue as normal on the 2nd Floor or in the basement.
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Published:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 2:30pm
All Branches Closed - May 30, Staff Professional Development
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 30 for Staff Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is not available. HPL's online card registration, catalogue and eResources are not available until 5pm due to scheduled maintenance. All branches reopen Saturday May 31.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, May 12, 2025 - 8:00am
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.
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Published:
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Relocation in May
Until Saturday May 31, the Ancaster Branch is temporarily relocated to the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The Wilson Street branch is closed for a roof and HVAC replacement and is expected to reopen on Monday June 2 at 9:30am.
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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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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
Around the Bay Road Race
Winners since 1894:
Hamilton Herald Around the Bay Road Race, runner passes crow at 246 York Road, ca. 1905
1894 Billy Marshall 2:14:00
1895 Frank Wood 2:10:00
1896 Alex Donald 2:12:25
1897 Charlie Bates 2:01:25
1898 Jack Caffery 1:54:05
1899 Billy Sherring 1:53:30
1900 Jack Caffery 1:51:51
1901 Billy Le Barre 1:54:30
1902 Sam Mellor 1:52:30
1903 Billy Sherring 1:51:57
1904 Sam Mellor 1:48:53
1905 Mike Spring 1:50:18
1906 Tom Longboat 1:49:25
1907 Tom Helman 1:49:07
1908 Hans Holmer 1:51:16
1909 George McCormick 1:51:25
Hamilton Herald Around the Bay Road Race, ca. 1906
1910 George Cotter 1:50:52
1911 George Richards 1:50:52
1912 Jim Duffy 1:46:15
1913 Jim Duffy 1:48:38
1914 George Jamieson 1:52:17
1915 Jim Corkey 1:51:10
1916 Jim Corkey 1:51:58
1917 to 1919 -- No race
1920 Jim Dellow 1:58:46
1921 George Richards 1:50:04
1922 Frank Zuna 1:50:50
1923 Frank Zuna 1:52:24
1924 Lou Scholes 2:00:15
1925 to 1935 -- No race
1936 Bob Rankine 1:45:20
1937 Walter Hornby 1:47:14
1938 Bob Rankine 1:46:14
Hamilton Herald Around the Bay Road Race, n.d.
1939 Bob Rankine 1:47:30
1940 Bob Rankine 1:49:30
1941 Gerard Cote 1:52:20
1942 Bob Rankine 1:47:40
1943 Ab Morton 1:49:50
1944 Bob Rankine 1:52:40
1945 Jack Kelly 1:51:48
1946 Walter Fedorick 1:54:29
1947 W. Steiner 1:56:37
1948 Bob Rankine 1:52:25
1949 Paul Collins 1:51:55
1950 Walter Fedorick 1:54:40
1951 John Lafferty 1:54:30
1952 Browning Ross 1:48:25
1953 G. Norwen 1:57:38
1954 A. Briggs 1:54:29
1955 Barry Lush 1:52:53
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1956 Gord Dickson 1:52:22
1957 Gord Dickson 1:48:44
1958 Gord Dickson 1:42:07
1959 Gord Dickson 1:44:19
1960 Gar Williams 1:52:40
1961 A. Atkins 1:55:30
1962 -- No race
1963 Dave Ellis 1:42:29
1964 Gord Dickson 1:42:48
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1965 Dave Ellis 1:39:38
1966 Andy Boychuk 1:37:29
1967 Fergus Murray 1:33:28
1968 Tom Johnson 1:36:02
1969 Pat McMahon 1:38:20
1970 Andy Boychuk 2:32:01 [full marathon Commonwealth Games Trial]
1971 Peter Lever 1:41:47
1972 Peter Pimm 1:40:18
1973 Jerome Drayton 1:37:53
1974 Jerome Drayton 1:39:40
1975 Andy Boychuk 1:41:16, Tersilla Komac 2:41:00
1976 Rich Hughson 1:42:00, Tersilla Komac 2:35:00
1977 Dave Northey 1:36:54, Mary Copeland [no time listed]
1978 Dean Foster 1:39:48
1979 Mike Dyon 1:35:45, Louise Adamson 2:02:34 [first time women ran officially]
1980 Mike Dyon 1:35:18, Vicky Scanlon 2:03:38
1981 Joe Sax 1:34:13, Kathy Tanner 1:56:14
1982 Dave Edge 1:34:50, Christine Keaney 2:02:02
1983 Mike Dyon 1:34:15, Dorothy Goertzen 1:53:45
1984 Roger Martindill 1:33:53, Anne-Marie Malone 1:46:29
1985 Roger Martindill 1:34:22, Susan Stone 1:53:23
1986 Bob Slipp 1:39:53, Jennifer Ditchfield 1:55:03
1987 Peter Maher 1:34:02, Susan Stone 1:51:37
1988 Paul Waldie 1:39:21. Laura Konantz 1:58:40
1989 Peter Maher 1:34:12, Dorothy Goertzen 1:58:53
Around the Bay Road Race
1990 Peter Maher 1:35:54, Laura Konantz 1:54:16
1991 Peter Maher 1:33:00, Veronique Marot 1:48:52
1992 Clive Hamilton 1:40:26, Veronique Marot 1:54:42
1993 Dave O’Keefe 1:38:22, Lizanne Bussieres 1:47:03
1994 Sammy Nyangincha 1:32:55, May Allison 1:50:54
1995 Mike McGowan 1:36:09, Kim Webb 1:49:17
1996 Peter Maher 1:35:41, Cindy New 1:53:42
1997 Paul Mbugua 1:35:35, Katie Dosser 1:56:22
1998 Sean Wade 1:34:43, Danuta Bartoszek 1:53:52
1999 Paul Aufdemberge 1:36:31, May Allison 1:52:37
2000 Joseph Ndiritu 1:32:53, Veronique Vandersmissen 1:52:33
2001 Joseph Ndiritu 1:36:39, Elizabeth Ruel 1:54:20
2002 Joseph Ndiritu 1:33:13, Kioudmilla Kortchaguina 1:46:18
2003 Joseph Nsengiyumva 1:35:01, Lioudmilla Kortchaguina 1:52:50
2004 Mustapha Bennacer 1:33:29, Lioudmila Kortchaguina 1:46:05 *
2005 Joseph Ndiritu 1:38:48, Kate Macnamara 1:58:00
2006 Nourddine Betchim 1:37:58, Kate Macnamara 1:55:09
2007 Simon Njoroge 1:32:49 , Magdalene S. Makunzi 1:46:50
2008 Alene Reta 1:33:06, Lucy Njeri 1:48:28
2009 Thomas Omwenga 1:35:29, Lucy Njeri 1:50:27
2010 Alene Reta 1:32:22 **, Lucy Njeri 1:48:59
2011 Derek Nakluski 1:37:15, Dayna Pidhoresky 1:50:45
2012 Reid Coolsaet 1:33:21, Krista DuChene 1:47:04
2013 Terence Attema 1:35:45, Lanni Marchant 1:44:40 *
2014 Paul Kimaiyo Kimugul 1:35:35, Krista DuChene 1:47:14
2015 Paul Kimaiyo Kimugul 1:33:48, Dayna Pidhoresky 1:50:47
2016 Paul Kimaliyo Kimugul 1:35:17, Risper Gesabwa 1:47:38
2017 Panuel Mkungo 1:34:51, Dayna Pidhoresky 1:47:27
2018 Haron Kiptoo Sirma 1:35:10, Dayna Pidhoresky 1:49:38
2019 Daniel Kemoi 1:32:57 (Men's), Mengistu Emebet 1:45:51 (Women's)
2020 Race Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
2021 Ahmed Jouar 1:50:06 (Men's), Kathleen Lawrence 2:02:48 (Women's)
2022 Kevin Coffey 1:40:10 (Men's), Victoria Coates 1:50:01 (Women's)
* Course record for women
** Course record for men
Around the Bay Road Race
