Preview the New HPL.ca

We're excited to share a preview of the new HPL.ca before its official launch on September 15.

Explore the new site, discover updated navigation and get familiar with the improved online experience designed to make it easier to find Library services, programs, collections and information.

If you encounter an issue or have feedback, please let us know through our Contact Us page.

Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 3:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Parking Lot Not Available

Due to a fence replacement, the parking lot will be unavailable from September 7-9. Nearby street parking is available, as is an HSR route. Thank you for your patience. 

Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Concession Branch - Construction Updates

Due to a glass door installation for the new Makerspace area, Concession Branch will close at 1 pm on Thursday, September 3. It is expected to reopen to its regular hours with limited services on Friday, September 4. Stay tuned for continual updates.

www.hpl.ca/concession

Published:
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 8:00am
Labour Day - All HPL Branches Closed

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, September 6 and Labour Day, Monday, September 7. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, September 8. 

Published:
Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:45pm
Barton Branch - Construction in Area

Please note that Milton Avenue at Barton Street is under construction. Access to the parking lot is limited. Nearby street parking is available and an HSR route out front. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:30pm
Print on the Go Currently Unavailable

The Print on the Go service is not working at all Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Delayed Openings and Closures

Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.

  • Turner Park: Wednesday, September 2, Noon-1 pm Closure
  • Red Hill: Friday, September 18, Delayed Opening of 10 am
  • Central Library: Tuesday, September 29, Delayed Opening of 10 am

Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.

Published:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications for September

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September: 

Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for updates on service modifications.

Tuesday, September 8                  

  • Strathcona - Cancelled 
  • McMaster - Cancelled 

Thursday, September 10              

  • Rockton and Millgrove visits moved to Saturdays (Starting September 12) 

Saturday, September 12               

  • Stoney Creek - Cancelled 
  • Riverdale - Cancelled 

Thursday, September 17       

  • Mohawk Gardens - Cancelled 
  • Meadowlands - Cancelled 

Friday, September 18             

  • Winona - Cancelled 
  • Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am
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

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