Bookmobile Service Cancellations

The following Bookmobile visits are cancelled this month. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Wednesday, May 14: Swansea and Helen Detwiler

Thursday, May 15: Rockton and Meadowlands

Mohawk Gardens, 2-2:30 pm instead

Bennetto, 4:30-5:30 pm instead

Friday, May 16: Huntington Park

Friday, May 30: Huntington Park, Winona, and Maplewood

Published:
Friday, May 9, 2025 - 8:00am
Sherwood Branch Closure: Wednesday, May 14

In preparation for the 1st Floor renovations, the Sherwood Branch will be closed on Wednesday, May 14. It is expected to reopen on Thursday, May 15 with the completion of the basement renovation. Thank you for your understanding.

Published:
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 12:00pm
All Branches Closed - Victoria Day 

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, May 18, and Victoria Day, Monday, May 19. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall services are not available. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 9:30am
Central Library - Fire Drill

On Tuesday, May 13, a fire drill will be held at 11 am at Central Library. You may visit the Barton or Locke Branches as alternate locations for your library needs. Thank you for your understanding.

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 1:30pm
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.

Published:
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Closure, May 5-31

From Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 31, the Ancaster Branch will be temporarily closed due to a roof and HVAC replacement. During this time, service hours will be available at the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The last day to pick up your Holds is Thursday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.

www.hpl.ca/ancaster

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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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Affected Branch: Central Library
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

Red Hill Creek Expressway Books: 1976-1979

Study Design Report. Mountain East-West and North South Corridors System Analysis, Route Creation and Functional Planning Study

Deleus Cather, Canada Ltd.

February 1978

R388.40971352 STU CESH

 

Mountain East-West and North-South Corridor Study. Phase 1 - Future Road Needs - Data Collection

The Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

July 1978

R388.40971352 HAM CESH Vol. 1

 

Background Reports Red Hill Expressway Consolidated Hearings - Housing Type and Tenure Effects on Reactions to Road Traffic Noise

S.M. Taylor, S. Birnie, and F.L. Hall

Department of Geography and Department of Civil Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Environment and Planning A, volume 10, pages 1377-1386

1978

CA3ONHWAO5 84 B1637

 

The effects of the Upper Ottawa street landfill on Redhill Creek

Ontario. Water Resources Assessment. Technical Support

Ministry of the Environment

1978

R628.1686713 On8 CESH

 

Mountain East-West and North-South Corridor Study. Phase 2 - Preliminary Evaluation of Alternatives. Report 2 of 4

The Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

January 1979

R388.40971352 HAM Vol. 2 CESH

 

Floodplain Analysis Red Hill Creek Valley

March 1979

R627.40971352 FLO CESH

 

Mountain East-West and North-South Corridor Study. Information Package. Phase 3 - Detailed Evaluation

May 1979

R388.40971352 HAM Vol. 3 CESH

 

Mountain east-west and north-south corridor study: supplementary documentation: environmental assessment submission

Regional Engineering Dept.

1979

R388.40971352 MOU CESH

 

Mountain East-West and North-South Corridor Study Summary Report. - The Need - The Alternatives - The Recommended Facility

July 1979

R388.40971352 MOU CESH

 

Mountain East-West and North-South Corridor Study. Response to Public Briefs Presented to Regional Council

July 18, 1979

R388.40971352 MOU CESH

 

Mountain East-West and North-South Corridor Study. Phase 3 - Detailed Impact Assessment and Evaluation. Report 3 of 4

The Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

August 1979

R388.40971352 HAM Vol. 3 CESH

 

Mountain East-West and North-South corridor Study, Phase 3: Evaluation of Viable Alternatives

Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Municipal Council

1979

CA3ONHWAO5 79 M52

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway review: an analysis of alternative solutions: prepared for the city-provincial technical advisory committee

Ministry of Transportation and Communications

1979

R388.40971352 RED CESH