Barton Branch has no power. The branch is still open. Construction outside was the cause. Workers are coming on site to fix but no ETA.
Barton Branch Without Power
Published:
Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
Due to poor air quality, Bookmobile will be cancelling all stops today, Thursday, July 16. Regular service is expected to return next week. Thank you for your understanding.
Published:
Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Air Quality Warning
An Orange Air Quality Warning has been initiated for the City of Hamilton by Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks beginning July 15, 2026. This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.
Stay safe, Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 2:00pm
HPL Catalogue and Online Resources Not Available - Sunday, July 19
Due to online maintenance, Members can not access HPL's catalogue, online services and resources on Sunday, July 19 from 5am-10am. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1st, partner library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via Overdrive. More to Borrow partner libraries will be offering Lucky Express (Skip the line) titles to their cardholders only. This will help manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in demand titles with a seven-day loan period, available with no wait.
Our partners will still be able to borrow titles from the rest of our collection.
www.hpl.ca/more-to-borrow
Published:
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:00am
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
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
Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing
Paisley - 23 April 1960
Palermo - 13 October 1951, 3 March 1962
Palmerston - 19 March 1955
Paris - 28 November 1953, 2 March 1963
Paris, France - 28 June 1958
Parkhill - 16 July 1960
Parry Sound - 25 July 1964
Penetanguishene - 14 September 1957
Perth - 15 August 1959
Petersburg - 15 November 1958
Pioneer Village - 11 June 1960
Plattsville - 7 July 1956
Ponsonby - 9 November 1957
Port Bruce - 22 June 1957
Port Burwell - 27 October 1956, 30 May 1964
Port Carling - 10 August 1957
Port Colborne - 1 December 1956, 11 January 1964
Port Dalhousie - 7 July 1951, 2 August 1958, 13 June 1964
Port Dover - 9 December 1950, 10 December 1960
Port Elgin - 25 June 1955
Port Maitland - 14 June 1952, 21 June 1952, 13 October 1962
Port Nelson - 26 May 1951
Port Robinson - 14 July 1956, 23 May 1964,
Port Rowan - 8 August 1953, 11 February 1961, 13 April 1963
Port Ryerse - 25 July 1959
Port Stanley - 6 June 1964
Port Talbot - 8 October 1955
Port Weller - 5 March 1955
Preston - 7 November 1953, 8 December 1962
Prince Edward County - 22 November 1958, 19 November 1958
Progreston - 12 April 1952
Puslinch - 7 March 1953, 11 April 1964
Quebec - 28 December 1963
Quebec (Rural) - 5 September 1959
Queenston - 4 July 1959
