April 28: National Day of Mourning

Tuesday, April 28 is the National Day of Mourning to remember and honour those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace. All HPL Branches will observe a minute of silence at 11am to honour their memories. Please remove your hats and silence your devices out of respect. 

Published:
Friday, April 24, 2026 - 12:00pm
Software Maintenance - Victoria Day, Monday, May 18

Due to software maintenance, HPL library's catalogue, online services and library accounts will not be available between 9am and 7pm on Monday, May 18. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Friday, April 24, 2026 - 9:00am
Central Library - Fire Drill

Due to Staff training, Central Library will close from 11am to Noon on Tuesday, May 5. You may visit Locke and Barton Branches as the next nearest locations for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Concession Branch - Renovations Underway

Renovations are expected to be completed by May 7. Construction repairs and noise may impact your next visit. Thank you for your understanding.

Published:
Monday, April 13, 2026 - 1:15pm
Turner Park - Study Hall Cancellations

Due to maintenance and construction, Study Hall is cancelled on Thursdays, April 16 and 23 (8pm-Midnight). The parking lot will also not be available on Thursday, April 23 (10pm-5am) and Friday, April 24 (10pm-5am). We apologize for the inconvenience.

Published:
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 2:30pm
Mount Hope Branch - Delayed Opening, Monday, May 4

Due to Staff training, Mount Hope Branch will have a delayed opening of 2 pm on Monday, May 4. You may visit Turner Park Branch as the next nearest location for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Friday, March 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor, March 30-April 27

Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modifications

Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Tuesday, April 21

  • Greencedar 5:30pm-6:30pm (instead of 4-5pm)
  • Mountview 5:30-6:30 pm - Cancelled

Friday, April 24

  • Winona 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
  • Maplewood 2:30-4 pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, April 28

  • McMaster 3:30-4:30 pm - Cancelled

Wednesday, April 29

  • Swansea 10-10:30 am - Cancelled
  • Helen Detwiler 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
  • Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Sherwood Branch: Renovations

As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm

Red Hill Creek Expressway Books: 1998

Red Hill Creek Expressway: north-south section: briefing sessions April 1, 1998 : stormwater management and creek realignment

Video

1998

Sherwood Library

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway: north-service section: briefing sessions April 7, 1998: site contamination and vegetation/wildlife

Video

1998

Sherwood Library

 

Red Hill Creek Watershed Action Plan: first generation plan: final draft

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

April 1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R246

 

Red Hill Creek Watershed Action Plan: compendium of actions

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

April 1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R245

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway North-South Section: impact assessment and design process: draft summary report: Vol. 2

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

July 1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R231

 

Air quality assessment North-South Section Red Hill Creek Expressway: Hamilton, Ontario: draft

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 T33D

 

From Mountain to lake: the Red Hill Creek Valley

edited by Walter G. Peace

Conserver Society of Hamilton and District

1998

R971.352 FRO CESH

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway: Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment: draft for discussion

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R244D

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway: Phase 2 Environmental Investigation: draft for discussion

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R245D

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway North-South Section: Executive Summary

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R250E

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway Impact Assessment: Terrestrial Resources: Technical Report

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R246

 

The Red Hill Creek Expressway (North-South Section) Impact Assessment: Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth, Ontario: Summary Report of the Cultural heritage Resource Assessment

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R247

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway (North-South Section) and Q.E.W. interchanges (Red Hill Creek Expressway and Burlington Street

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R23E

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway / QEW interchange review: integration model - traffic operations analysis

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 R23Q

 

Thermal dynamics impact assessment North-South Section Red Hill Creek Expressway: Hamilton, Ontario: draft

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 T32D

 

Traffic noise impact assessment Red Hill Creek Expressway North-South Section: Hamilton, Ontario: draft

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 T34D

 

Vehicle air emissions inventory North-South Section: Red Hill Creek Expressway: Hamilton, Ontario: draft

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 V35D