The last day of Study Hall is Thursday, June 25. The service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Canada Day Closure - All Branches
All HPL Branches are closed on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is off the road. Regular service hours resume on Thursday, July 2. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Ancaster Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 1:00pm
Locke Branch - Exterior Neighbourhood Filming
From June 21 to June 27, filming activities, production vehicles and film equipment will be located on:
- West side, Kent Street between Homewood Avenue and Aberdeen Avenue
- East side Locke Street between Homewood Avenue and Stanley Street
- South side of Homewood Avenue
Parking may be limited at times when visiting Locke Branch. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Construction work at Barton Branch
The entrance to the Barton Branch parking lot off of Milton St. is currently inaccessible due to construction. The parking lot can still be accessed via the alley off Fullerton St. during this time.
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
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Wednesday, June 24:
- Swansea - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler - Cancelled
- Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - Cancelled
Saturday, June 27:
- Stoney Creek Arena - Cancelled
- Riverdale - Cancelled
- Discovery Centre - 3-4pm instead
Tuesday, June 30:
- Greencedar - Cancelled
- Mountview - Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Red Hill Creek Expressway Books: 1970-1975
Background Reports Red Hill Expressway Consolidated Hearing - Record Number 390 Geometric Design Implications and Vehicle Noise
Highway Research Board. National Research council. National Academy of Sciences. National Academy of Engineering.
[1972]
CA3ONHWAO5 84 B163
Hamilton Mountain and Redhill Creek Transportation Corridor: Submission respecting Mountain Section
Hamilton, Ontario. Board of Control
1972
CA4ONHBLA15 72 H15
Submission by the City of Hamilton Board of Control Respecting the Mountain Section Hamilton Mountain and Red Hill Creek Transportation Corridor
Hamilton, Ontario. Board of Control
1972
CA4ONBLA15 72 S73
Trucks in the City of Hamilton. Hamilton Truck Origin and Destination Study. A Report on the Study and Analysis of Existing Truck Movements in the City of Hamilton
Prepared for the Transportation and Traffic Committee of the City of Hamilton by the Department of Traffic and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Communications
July 1973
R388.41324 HAM CESH
Technical Report Proposed Red Hill Creek Expressway
Hamilton Region Conservation Authority
1973
CA2ONER59 73 T26
Red Hill Creek Expressway Review. An analysis of alternative solutions. prepared for the city-provincial technical advisory committee
Route Projects Planning Office, Ministry of Transportation and Communications
Prepared by: S.C.J. Radbone
January 1975
R388.40971352 RED CESH
CA2ONDT 75 R23
Report on Redhill Creek Flood Plain Mapping for the Hamilton Regional Conservation Authority
N.M. Dillon Ltd.
March 1975
R627.40971352 REP CESH
Redhill Creek. Watershed Management Study
Hamilton Region Conservation Authority
M.M. Dillon Ltd.
June 1975
R627.40971352 RED CESH
Red Hill Creek Expressway Review: an Analysis of Alternative Solutions
Ontario. Ministry of Transportation and Communications
1975
CA2ONDT 75 R23
Regional roads study: progress report No. 2
Regional Roads Coordinating Committee
1975
R388.40971352 REG CESH
