Due to recurring power outages in the area, the Extended Access service is not available tonight from 5-8pm, Thursday, July 9. It is expected to return tomorrow. Thank you for your understanding.
Extended Access at Greensville Branch Unavailable
Published:
Thursday, July 9, 2026 - 4:15pm
Ancaster Branch Elevator Out of Order
The elevator at Ancaster Branch is not working. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Thursday, July 9, 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
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 2:45pm
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
Bookmobile Service Modification
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Wed, July 8:
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Helen Detwiler Cancelled
Thurs, July 9:
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Rockton Cancelled
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Millgrove Cancelled
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Bennetto Cancelled
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Kinsmen Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Murder Victims
Heslop, John
- Born circa 1811, Died 1891
Harrison, May
- Born circa 1893, Died 1969
Hobbs, Denise
- Born circa 1954, Died 1975
Horncastle, Carol
- Born circa 1949, Died 1976
Hannon, Patrick Joseph
- Born circa 1928, Died 1977
Hill, Barry Arthur
- Born circa 1963, Died 1979
Hodder, Lawrence "Larry"
- Born circa 1961, Died 1979
Hodgin, Peter George
- Born circa 1941, Died 1981
Homewood, Frank Joseph
- Born circa 1928, Died 1982
Hawley, Stewart
- Born circa 1979, Died 1983
Hill, Glenn
- Born circa 1932, Died 1983
Hazzard, Dianne
- Born circa 1944, DIed 1984
Halachan, John
- Born circa 1939, Died 1985
Haralampides, Nicolas (Nick)
- Born circa 1966, Died 1985
Hill, Michele
- Born circa 1968, Died 1985
Hatt, Carol
- Born circa 1962, Died 1986
Hornbeck, Susan Joy
- Born circa 1956, Died 1986
Hirji, Nasir
- Born circa 1959, Died 1988
Hurley, Patrick
- Born circa 1954, Died 1988
Hutchings, Ralston (Ross)
- Born circa 1933, Died 1990
Hachey, Willard
- Born circa 1954, Died 1991
Hofmann, Gert
- Born circa 1956, Died 1991
Heimbecker, Joan
- Born circa 1969, Died 1994
Hiscock, Wray Alexander
- Born circa 1964, Died 1994
Heagle, David
- Born circa 1971, Died 1995
Henderson, Robert
- Born circa 1969, Died 1999
Hill, Gary
- Born circa 1941, Died 1999
Henrickson, William
- Born circa 1931, Died 2000
Hummel, Monika
- Born circa 1969, Died 2005
Haggerty, Paul
- Born circa 1988, Died 2007
Hutt, Ingrid
- Born circa 1948, Died 2009
