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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.

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Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 3:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Parking Lot Not Available

Due to a fence replacement, the parking lot will be unavailable from September 7-9. Nearby street parking is available, as is an HSR route. Thank you for your patience. 

Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
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: 1999

Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency: participant funding program: guide and application form

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

May 1999

CA1EA 99 RM1

 

Draft environmental impact statement (EIS) guidelines for the review of the proposed Red Hill Creek Expressway north-south section project

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

August 1999

CA1EA 99 SPD1

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway environmental assessment review panel: operational procedures

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

August 1999

CA1EA 99 SPD2

 

Agence canadienne d'evaluation environnementale: directive ministerielle: loi canadienne sur l'evalution environnementaile, alinea 58 (a) (a): procedures d'examen par une commission

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

November 1999

CA1EA 99 RM5

 

Area map of the proposed expressway

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

1999

CA1EA 99 RPD2

 

Care de la regional du projet propose

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

1999

CA2EA 99 RPD4

 

Draft terms of reference: panel review of the proposed Red Hill Creek Expressway

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

1999

CA1EA 99 RPD1

 

Mailout: letter to interested party: draft environmental impact statement (EIS) guidelines and review panel's operational procedures

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

1999

CA1EA 99 SG1

 

Mandat de la commission d'examen a l'egard du projet de l'autoroute du ruisseau Red Hill

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

1999

CA1EA 99 RPD5

 

Terms of Reference: panel review of the proposed Red Hill Creek Expressway

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

1999

CA1EA 99 RPD3

 

Agence canadienne d'evaluation environnementale: apercu des directives ministerielles sur l'examen par une commission federale

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

1999

CA1EA 99 RM3

 

Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency: participant funding program: guide and application form

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

May 1999

CA1EA 99 RM1

 

Draft environmental impact statement (EIS) guidelines for the review of the proposed Red Hill Creek Expressway north-south section project

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

August 1999

CA1EA 99 SPD1

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway environmental assessment review panel: operational procedures

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

August 1999

CA1EA 99 SPD2

 

Agence canadienne d'evaluation environnementale: directive ministerielle: loi canadienne sur l'evalution environnementaile, alinea 58 (a) (a): procedures d'examen par une commission

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

November 1999

CA1EA 99 RM5

 

Area map of the proposed expressway

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

1999

CA1EA 99 RPD2

 

Care de la regional du projet propose

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

1999

CA2EA 99 RPD4

 

Draft terms of reference: panel review of the proposed Red Hill Creek Expressway

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

1999

CA1EA 99 RPD1

 

Mailout: letter to interested party: draft environmental impact statement (EIS) guidelines and review panel's operational procedures

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

1999

CA1EA 99 SG1

 

Mandat de la commission d'examen a l'egard du projet de l'autoroute du ruisseau Red Hill

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

1999

CA1EA 99 RPD5

 

Terms of Reference: panel review of the proposed Red Hill Creek Expressway

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

1999

CA1EA 99 RPD3

 

Agence canadienne d'evaluation environnementale: apercu des directives ministerielles sur l'examen par une commission federale

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

1999

CA1EA 99 RM3

 

Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency: overview of the ministerial guidelines for federal review panels

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

1999

CA1EA 99 RM2

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel: referral: public announcements

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

1999

CA1EA 99 RPA

 

Red Hill Expressway Review Panel: scoping exercise: public announcements

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review Panel

1999

CA1EA 99 SPA

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway, North-South section: draft report, Niagara Escarpment

Expressway crossing alternative design report

Prepared by the former Region of Hamilton-Wentworth

1999

R388.40971352 HAM

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway Assessment Review Panel: Session 2: Morning: transcript of public scoping meeting taken on Friday, September 10, 1999 at Valley Park complex, Activity Room, 970 Paramount Drive, Hamilton, Ontario

1999

CA1EA99 SM4

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway Assessment Review Panel: Session 2: Afternoon: transcript of public scoping meeting taken on Friday, September 10, 1999 at Valley Park Complex, Activity Room, 970 Paramount Drive, Hamilton, Ontario

1999

CA1EA99 SM5 Special Collections

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway Assessment Review Panel: Session 2: Evening: transcript of public scoping meeting taken on Friday, September 10, 1999 at Valley Park Complex, Activity Room, 970 Paramount Drive, Hamilton, Ontario

1999

CA1EA99 SM6