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.
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton
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
Starting July 5, Central Library will be open on Sundays from Noon to 5 pm. www.hpl.ca/central
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
Red Hill Branch Accessible Ramp Not Available
The accessibility ramp at Red Hill Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 9:45am
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
Canada Day Closure - All Branches
All HPL Branches are closed on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Regular service hours resume on Thursday, July 2. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
The last day of Study Hall is Thursday, June 25. The service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Construction work at Barton Branch
The entrance to the Barton Branch parking lot off of Milton St. is currently inaccessible due to construction. The parking lot can still be accessed via the alley off Fullerton St. during this time.
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
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Tuesday, June 30:
- Greencedar - Cancelled
- Mountview - Cancelled
Wed, July 1:
- Library Closed - All Stops Cancelled
Thurs, July 2:
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Rockton Cancelled
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Mohawk Gardens Cancelled
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Meadowlands Cancelled
Fri, July 3:
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Winona Cancelled
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Queen Victoria Cancelled
Mon, July 6:
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Special Event - All Stops Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing
Decew Falls Hydro - 9 June 1956
Decewsville - 14 March 1953
Delhi - 4 December 1954, 12 October 1963
Diefenbaker, John George - 6 December 1958, 13 December 1958, 20 December 1958
Dogsnest - 4 March 1961
Doon - 24 October 1953, 10 November 1962
Dorchester - 6 April 1957
Dorset - 30 May 1959
Drumbo - 25 May 1957
Drumquim - 25 August 1962
Dublin - 18 April 1959
Duff’s Corners - 5 April 1952
Duluth, Minn. USA - 27 June 1953, 4 July 1953
Dundalk - 8 November 1958
Dundas - 31 March 1951, 19 January 1963
Dunnville - 7 April 1951, 4 November 1961
Durham - 30 June 1961
Eden - 11 November 1961
Eden Mills - 18 August 1956
Edinburgh, Scotland - 26 July 1958
Effingham - 18 June 1955
Eldorado - 13 August 1960
Elfrida - 12 January 1952, 24 October 1964
Elmira - 14 December 1957, 29 February 1964
Elora - 22 November 1952, 29 September 1962
Embro - 18 July 1959
England - 26 December 1959
Eramosa - 8 February 1958
Erie - 3 April 1954
Erin - 30 March 1957
Erindale - 16 January 1960
Eskimos - 18 December 1954
Eugenia - 11 May 1957
Eugenia Lake - 22 April 1961
Fenelon Falls - 26 August 1961, 21 August 1965
Fenwick - 5 February 1955, 6 January 1962
Fergus - 15 November 1952, 12 January 1963
Fisher’s Corners - 8 March 1952
Fisherville - 22 February 1964
Flesherton - 2 May 1959
Fonthill - 16 August 1952, 9 December 1961
Fort Erie - 24 November 1956, 19 March 1960, 18 January 1964
Freelton - 16 December 1950, 3 December 1960
Freeman - 16 February 1952
Fruitland - 24 November 1951, 1 December 1951
Fulton - 20 February 1965
