Due to online maintenance, Members can not access HPL's catalogue, online services and resources on Sunday, July 19 from 5am-10am. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
HPL Catalogue and Online Resources Not Available - Sunday, July 19
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Cool Places - Heat Alert in Place
The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning beginning today, Monday, July 13. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning. All HPL Library locations are Cool Places. Stay hydrated, Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 9:30am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Wed, July 15:
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Helen Detwiler Cancelled
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 8:00am
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1st, partner library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via Overdrive. More to Borrow partner libraries will be offering Lucky Express (Skip the line) titles to their cardholders only. This will help manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in demand titles with a seven-day loan period, available with no wait.
Our partners will still be able to borrow titles from the rest of our collection.
www.hpl.ca/more-to-borrow
Published:
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:00am
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
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
Spectator File S-7 1974-1981
1974 - 1981
1974 Baseball H & S. Burlg & Waxmans
1974 Fincups Hockey Team H & S
Nov. 1974 Princess Anne
1976 Olympics
May 1976 Italian Earthquake. P.Polango
Aug. 1976 C.A.N.U.S.A.
1976-1977 Color Fincup Team Pix
1977 Athletes of Year H & S
1977 Fincups H & S Players
1978 Athletes of Year
Aug. 10 - Debbie Davies
Aug. 12 - Martin - Neeb - Ellis
Aug. 11 - Lawrence - MacArthur - Troccoli - Frederick
Aug. 16 - Elliott - Crandall
Aug. 28 - Lynne Kenney
1978 Police Chief Skerret. Burl.
1979 Athletes of Year
Feb. 15, 1979 City lawyers H & S
Nov. 3, 1979 Drugs. Special Feature. Nov. 3-1979. TO
1981 Ireland re Jake Doherty
