Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton

Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton December 13, 2025.

The temperature is expected to plummet below minus 15 Celsius. For warm place hours visit hpl.ca/hours

For a list of shelters and health information visit www.hamilton.ca/cold

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Saturday, December 13, 2025 - 4:00pm
Binbrook Branch: Parking Lot Disruption

Due to the Binbrook Santa Claus Parade route, Binbrook Branch's parking lot will be unavailable from 1:30pm-4pm on Saturday, December 13. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Published:
Saturday, December 13, 2025 - 10:45am
Red Hill Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Red Hill Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

Published:
Friday, December 12, 2025 - 3:15pm
Modified Bookmobile Service

The Millgrove visit on Saturday, December 13, from 3:30 to 4 pm is cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Published:
Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Printing Unavailable at Westdale Branch

Printing is not working at Westdale Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

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Published:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - 10:30am
Study Halls - Holiday Break

Study Halls will be paused from Friday, December 19, and resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.

www.hpl.ca/study-halls

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:15am
Telephone Service - Technical Issues

Please note that the 905-546-3200 main line is experiencing technical issues today, Monday, December 8. Members can still reach Staff at 289-779-7588 or by email or through chat online. We are working quickly to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 8, 2025 - 7:30pm
Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items. 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing

Macfarlane, Dr. P.B. - 17 March 1956, 24 March 1956

Madoc - 30 July 1960

Malahide - 8 October 1955

Manitoulin - 13 September 1958, 20 September 1958

Manitoulin Island - 5 September 1953, 12 September 1953, 1 September 1962, 8 September 1962

Manitouwadgge - 11 February 1956

Marmora - 9 July 1960

Maryhill - 1 December 1962

Massey - 20 July 1957

Mattawa - 9 September 1961

Meaford - 6 July 1957, 24 January 1959

Merritton - 5 November 1955, 11 March 1961

Merton - 3 May 1952

Middleport - 14 February 1953, 26 October 1963

Midland - 27 August 1960, 1 August 1964

Millbank - 5 December 1959

Millgrove - 4 August 1951, 29 April 1961

Milton - 28 April 1951, 9 July 1955, 25 February 1961

Milton Heights - 14 July 1962

Minden - 5 September 1956, 30 May 1959

Minden-Dorset Scenic Highway - 30 May 1959

Mineral Springs - 9 May 1953

Mitchell - 28 February 1959

Mobert - 4 February 1956

Moose Factory - 20 September 1952

Moosonee - 13 September 1952

Morriston - 20 December 1952, 11 April 1964

Mount Albion - 14 July 1951

Mount Forest - 23 November 1957

Mount Healey - 2 July 1955

Mount Hope - 10 March 1951, 13 May 1961

Mount Nemo - 23 August 1952

Mount Pleasant - 23 February 1957, 29 June 1963

Munn’s Corners - 17 May 1952

Muskoka - 16 May 1953, 4 June 1955

Muskoka Winter Wonderland - 23 January 1960

Muskoka Area - 28 October 1961

Muskoka Lakes - 11 July 1964, 18 July 1964