The elevator at Ancaster Branch is not working. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
Ancaster Branch Elevator Out of Order
Published:
Saturday, July 11, 2026 - 10:45am
Central Library - Fourth Floor Closure, Friday July 10
With the Steel Town Love special event taking place on Saturday, July 11, the Fourth Floor at Central Library will be closed for set-up all day on Friday, July 10. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open.
The Fourth Floor will reopen its study spaces on Sunday, July 12, Noon-5 pm.
Published:
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 4:00pm
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
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
Murder Victims
Grimes, Joseph
- Died 1890
Griffin, Annie
- Born circa 1882, Died 1900
Gregory, David
- Born circa 1936, Died 1962
Griffett, Martha
- Born circa 1907, Died 1962
George, Beverley Ann
- Died 1973
Gilchrist, Alan
- Born circa 1967, Died 1976
Gilchrist, Lorna
- Born circa 1970, Died 1976
Guillette, Yvonne (Frenchie)
- Born circa 1943, Died 1976
Gainham, Victor
- Born circa 1929, Died 1983
Green, Christine
- Born circa 1951, Died 1983
Garvey, Graham Robert
- Born circa 1951, Died 1986
Gillings, Helen
- Born circa 1976, Died 1995
Gatecliffe, Gary
- Born circa 1953, Died 1996
Gottfryd, Debbie
- Born circa 1965, Died 2001
Graham, Raymond
- Born circa 1968, Died 2002
Gaudet, Sonia Marie
- Born circa 1951, Died 2005
Gardiner, Shawn
- Born circa 1962, Died 2009
Green, Jason
- Born circa 1971, Died 2010
Gayle, Devon Anthony
- Born circa 1988, Died 2010
Gleave, Audrey
- Born circa 1937, Died 2010
Granda, Gloria
- Born circa 1951, Died 1986
