Barton Branch is closed Tuesday, July 7, 9am-3pm due to a scheduled water shutdown for City construction work in the area.
Barton Branch - Closed Due to Water Disruption
Published:
Friday, July 3, 2026 - 2:45pm
Freelton Branch Without Power
Freelton Branch has no power. The branch is open but the computers [and elevator] are not working. We are unsure when power will be restored.
Published:
Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 6:45pm
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton
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.
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
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
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
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
Construction at Barton Branch
The entrance to the Barton Branch's parking lot off Milton Street is currently inaccessible due to construction. Please use the alley entrance off Fullerton Street.
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
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Fri Jul 3:
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Winona Cancelled
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Queen Victoria Cancelled
Mon Jul 6:
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Special Event - All Stops Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
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
