Freelton Branch has no power. The branch is open but the computers [and elevator] are not working. We are unsure when power will be restored.
Freelton Branch Without Power
Published:
Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 6:45pm
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton
Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.
Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Tuesday June 30.
For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.
Published:
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 9:00am
What's Happening Guide Changes
The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library
Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 2:45pm
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Construction at Barton Branch
The entrance to the Barton Branch's parking lot off Milton Street is currently inaccessible due to construction. Please use the alley entrance off Fullerton Street.
Published:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 9:15am
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.
Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Thu Jul 2:
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Rockton Cancelled
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Mohawk Gardens Cancelled
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Meadowlands Cancelled
Fri Jul 3:
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Winona Cancelled
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Queen Victoria Cancelled
Mon Jul 6:
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Special Event - All Stops Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing
Nanticoke - 23 May 1952
Nelle’s Corners - 10 May 1952, 20 October 1962
Nelson - 5 December 1953, 12 December 1953
Nelson Township - 15 September 1951, 7 August 1954
New Germany - 16 April 1960
New Hamburg - 2 November 1957
Newcastle - 4 August 1962
Niagara - 26 November 1960
Niagara Escarpment Park - 23 May 1959
Niagara Falls - 18 October 1952, 14 October 1961, 31 August 1963
Niagara Parks - 21 January 1956, 25 January 1964
Niagara Peninsula - 1 May 1954, 8 May 1954, 15 May 1954, 12 May 1962, 18 May 1963
Niagara-on-the-Lake - 3 January 1953, 10 January 1953, 19 November 1960
Niagara-on-the-Lake - St. Mark’s Church - 19 June 1954
Nipigon - 18 February 1956, 15 October 1960
Norval - 5 May 1962
Norwich - 16 June 1956
Norwood - 18 June 1960
Oakland - 29 October 1955
Oakville - 10 November 1951, 21 March 1953
Ohsweken - 30 August 1952
Omagh - 29 August 1953, 25 August 1962
Omemee - 12 August 1961
Onondaga - 21 February 1953
Ontario - 2 January 1960, 14 December 1963
Ontario, North - 17 March 1956, 24 March 1956, 27 December 1958
Ontario North – Lakehead Towns - 20 November 1954
Ontario, North – New Towns - 13 November 1954
Ontario Provincial Police - 16 October 1954
Ontario Reminiscences - 21 December 1957, 28 December 1958, 4 January 1958
[see also Reminiscences]
Ontario, Winter - 7 February 1959, 14 February 1959
Orangeville - 23 March 1957
Orkney - 31 January 1953
Orono - 27 May 1961
Ottawa Valley - 1 October 1955
Otterville - 18 May 1957
Owen Sound - 1 November 1958, 15 August 1964
Oxford, England - 19 July 1958
