Preview the New HPL.ca

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.

If you encounter an issue or have feedback, please let us know through our Contact Us page.

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
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton

Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.

Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Tuesday, September 1.

For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca/heat.

Published:
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 2:45pm
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

Keefer Pamphlets – M

Prospectus of McGill College, Montreal; founded by Bequest of the Hon. James McGill, in 1811, Erected into a University by Royal Charter in 1821, and Re-organized by an Amended Charter in 1852. Session of 1856-7
Montreal: Hew Ramsay, 1856
[]
vol. 3 #22
mf #846

 

Massachusetts. Senate.
Committee on Railways and Canals Annual Reports of the Railroad Corporation in the State of Massachusetts, 1849
Boston: Dutton and Wentworth, Printers to the State, 1850 (Senate no. 30)
[238]
vol. 5 #2
mf #860

 

Michigan Central Railroad Company
Fourth Annual Report of the Directors of the Michigan Central Railroad Company, to the Stockholders; together with the Reports of the Treasurer and Superintendent, June 1, 1850
Boston: Eastburn’s Press, 1850
[]
vol. 8 #8
mf #862

 

Michigan Central Railroad Company
Third Annual Report of the Directors of the Michigan Central Railroad Company, to the Stockholders. Together with the Reports of the Treasurer and Superintendent. June 1, 1849
Boston: Eastburn’s Press, 1849
[29 + map]
vol. 9 #16
mf #863

 

Mohawk and Hudson Railroad Company
Report on The Affairs of the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad Company; Submitted to the Stockholders by the Executive committee, January, 1840
Schenectady: Riggs & Norris, Printers, 1840
[24]
vol. 7 #13
mf #862

 

Mohawk Valley Railroad
Report of the Survey and Estimate of the Mohawk Valley Railroad, made to the Board of Directors, May 1, 1851 [by Edward H. Brodhead]
New York: Wm. C. Bryant & Co., 1851
[]
vol. 2 #6

 

Morell, William H.
Report on the Surveys, Estimates and Revenues of the Ligett's Gap Rail-Road, connecting the Lackawanna Coal Basin with the New York and Erie Rail-Road at Great Bend to the President and Directors.
Ithaca N.Y.: Andrus, Gauntlett & Co., Printers, 1849
[48]
vol. 9 #17
mf #863

 

Morgan, Richard P., Engineer
Report of the Survey of the Route of the Galena and Chicago Union Rail Road, by Richard P. Morgan, Together with the original charter of the company, and amendments thereto. Chicago: Daily Tribune Print, 1847
[28]
vol. 7 #15
mf #862

 

Morton, A.C., Civil Engineer
Report on the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Rail-Road, Its Influence on the Trade of the St. Lawrence, and Statistics of the Cost and Traffic of the New York and Massachusetts Rail-Roads.
Montreal: Printed at the Canada Gazette Office, 1849
[47]
vol. 9 #15
mf #863