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:
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 3:00pm
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton

Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.

Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Tuesday, September 1.

For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca/heat.

Published:
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 2:45pm
Ancaster Branch Elevator Out of Order

The elevator at Ancaster Branch is not working. We're working to get it fixed quickly.

Published:
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 12:00pm
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: 1982-1983

Background Reports Red Hill Expressway Consolidated Hearings - Factors Affecting Response to Road Noise

S.M. Taylor and F.L. Hall

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

Environment and Planning A, volume 9, pages 585-597

CA3ONHWAO5 84 B166

 

Red Hill Creek Valley Recreation Plan. Red Hill Creek Land Use Potential. A Plan of Cultural, Social and Recreational Uses in the Red Hill Creek Valley

September 1982

CA4ONHBLZ65 82 R23

 

Background Reports Red Hill Expressway Consolidated Hearings - Reliability of Social Survey Data on Noise Effects

Fred L. Hall and S. Martin Taylor Department of Geography and Department of Civil Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 72(4)

October 1982

CA3ONHWAO5 84 B168

 

Mountain East-West and North-South Transportation Corridor. Vol. 1. Environmental Assessment Submission

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

December 1982

R388.40971352 MOU Vol. 1 CESH

 

Mountain East-West and North-South Transportation Corridor. Vol. II - Exhibits

Environmental Assessment Submission

December 1982

R388.40971352 MOU Vol. 2 CESH

 

Mountain East-West and North-South Transportation Corridor. Revised Travel Forecast

1982

R388.40971352 MOU CESH

 

Review Under the Environmental Assessment Act prepared by Ministries and Agencies of the Province of Ontario. Mountain East-West and North-South Transportation Corridor Environmental Assessment

EA File No. 1-81-0021-000

Submitted by: The Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

August 1983

R388.40971352 REV CESH

 

Mountain East-West and North-South Transportation Corridor. Supplementary Documentation. Environmental Assessment Submission

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

November 1983

R388.40971352 MOU Vol. 2 CESH

 

Comments by Government Reviewers: Environmental Assessment Submission Mountain East West and North South Transportation Corridor

Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Municipality Council

1983

CA3ONHWAO5 83 C53

 

Effect of Proposed North-South Expressway on Peak Flood Flows and Levels in Lower Red-Hill Creek

Department of Engineering. Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Municipality.

1983

CA3ONHWQ90 83 E26

 

Effects of the Upper Ottawa Street Landfill on Redhill Creek: Interim Report Upper Ottawa Street Landfill Study Reference Paper 14

Upper Ottawa Street Landfill Site Study Committee. Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1983

CA3ONHWQ90 83 I56R14