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
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: 1986-1989
Replies to Petitions - Red Hill Creek Expressway Appeal
1. Response to Red Hill Creek Expressway Appeal by Herman Turkstra to the Attorney-General of Ontario
2. Reply to Herman Turkstra's letter by the Attorney-General
3. Response to Red Hill Creek Expressway Appeal by Sheila Copps, M.P. to the Minister of Municipal Affairs of Ontario
4. Reply to Sheila Copps' letter by the Minister of Municipal Affairs
5. Response to Red Hill Creek Expressway Appeal by Helen L. Bell, Mayor, Township of Glanbrook
August 8 - September 19. 1986
R388.40971352 REP Vol. 2 CESH
Replies to Petitions - Red Hill Creek Expressway Appeal
1. Response to Red Hill Creek Expressway Appeal by Herman Turkstra to T.W. Lane, Solicitor, Ministry of the Attorney-General of Ontario
2. Response to Red Hill Creek Expressway Appeal by Herman Turkstra to David Peterson, Premier of Ontario
3. Response to Red Hill Creek Expressway Appeal by Thomas R. Lederer, Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt
November 3 - 7, 1986
R388.40971352 REP Vol. 3 CESH
Upper Ottawa Street Landfill Site Study: Executive Summary - Final Report
Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth. Upper Ottawa Street Landfill Site Study Committee
1986
CA3ONHWQ90 86 U65
Upper Ottawa Street Landfill Site Study: Final Report
Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth. Upper Ottawa Street Landfill Site Study Committee
1986
CA3ONHWQ90 86 U651
The Red Hill Creek Expressway project progress report
Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth. Roads Dept. Special Projects Office
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