The accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Ancaster Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
Published:
Friday, January 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
The Winona (11am-12pm) and Queen Victoira (3-4pm) Bookmobile stop on January 23 is cancelled. Apologies for this inconvenience.
Published:
Friday, January 23, 2026 - 8:30am
Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton
Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton January 22, 2026.
The temperature is expected to plummet below minus 15 Celsius. For warm place hours visit hpl.ca/hours.
For a list of shelters and health information visit www.hamilton.ca/cold.
Published:
Thursday, January 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Locke Branch - Filming Nearby
Filming will take place at 86 Homewood Avenue from January 28-30, 7 am-11 pm. Production vehicles and equipment will be located on the north side of Stanley Avenue between Locke Street South and Kent Street. This will impact the availability of side-street parking. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, January 22, 2026 - 3:00pm
Central Library - Sunday Hours Paused
Effective Sunday, February 1, Sunday service hours at Central Library will be paused.
Sunday Hours will continue at Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches from 1-5pm.
Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Central Library - Daily Hours Update
Starting Monday, February 2, Central Library's daily hours will move back to a 9 am opening instead of 8 am, Monday through Saturday. Please make note of this new service change for your next visit. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Central Library – Digital Microfilm Machines
The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available in the Local History and Archives Reading Room. This reader does not support printing. We apologize for the inconvenience and aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible.
Published:
Monday, January 19, 2026 - 1:45pm
Online Resources - Update
The following eResources have been recently discontinued in our HPL collections: Novelist, Summa, Summa Kids, and Northstar Digital Literacy. Please visit www.hpl.ca/articles/read-watch-listen for our full listing of online resources for your next read, watch, listen and/or learn.
Published:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 11:00am
Printing Updates
Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies.
Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.
Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees
Bring back your borrowed library items within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
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
