Waterdown Branch Accessibile Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom in both the Waterdown library and the lobby of the Waterdown shared facility are out of order. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

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Published:
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 6:45pm
Sherwood Branch Closure: Wednesday, May 14

In preparation for the 1st Floor renovations, the Sherwood Branch will be closed on Wednesday, May 14. It is expected to reopen on Thursday, May 15 with the completion of the basement renovation. Thank you for your understanding.

Published:
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 12:00pm
Study Hall, Thursday, May 8

Due to City IT maintenance, there may be an intermittent network outage between 8-10 pm during Study Hall on Thursday, May 8. Computers, printers and WiFi may not be available at times. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 4:00pm
All Branches Closed - Victoria Day 

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, May 18, and Victoria Day, Monday, May 19. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall services are not available. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 9:30am
Central Library - Fire Drill

On Tuesday, May 13, a fire drill will be held at 11 am at Central Library. You may visit the Barton or Locke Branches as alternate locations for your library needs. Thank you for your understanding.

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 1:30pm
Turner Park Branch - Roof Repair

Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions are expected to continue until the end of June. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Closure, May 5-31

From Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 31, the Ancaster Branch will be temporarily closed due to a roof and HVAC replacement. During this time, service hours will be available at the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The last day to pick up your Holds is Thursday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.

www.hpl.ca/ancaster

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Published:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 11:00am
Central Library - Microfilm Machine

The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available, but it doesn't print. We aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:30pm
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.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am
Sherwood Branch - Basement Renovation

The first phase of renovations continues at the Sherwood Branch. During this time, noise disruptions may occur throughout the branch due to a basement renovation. Parking, access to the building, and collections will not be affected. Thank you for your patience. www.hpl.ca/sherwood

Published:
Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:15am

Red Hill Creek Expressway Books: 1985

Report No. 46-20580. Mountain East-West and North-South Transportation Corridor - Air Quality Aspects for Regional Municipality of Hamilton Wentworth Department of Engineering

S.C. Barton, M. Dobson, Environmental and Chemical Engineering Division, Sheridan Park Research Community

[March 1985]

CA3ONHWQ90 85 M52

 

In the matter of an undertaking of the Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth to develop and construct the Mountain East-West and North-South Transportation corridor to connect Highway 403 in Ancaster to the Queen Elizabeth Way in the eastern portion of the City of Hamilton; and ancillary matters related thereto. Before M.I. Jeffery, Q.C. Chairman (Dissenting), A.B. Ball, Member, M.D. Henderson, Member

October 24, 1985

CA3ONHWAO5 85 D24

 

Petition of the Save the Valley Committee - Red Hill Creek Expressway

November 20, 1985

R388.40971352 SAV CESH

 

Supplementary Submission of the Save the Valley Committee. To: The Lieutenant-Governor in Council

December 5, 1985

R388.40971352 SUP CESH

 

Appeal of Bob MacKenzie, M.P.P. Re: Joint Board Decision re: East/West North/South Freeway

1985

CA3ONHWAO5 85 A615

 

Hamilton and District Chamber of Commerce Response to Red Hill Creek Expressway Appeal

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1985

CA3ONHWAO5 85 R262

 

Order in council and statement approved by cabinet regarding the Red Hill Expressway

Ontario. Executive Council

1985

R388.40971352 ONT CESH

CA3ONHWAO5 85 O67

 

Petition: Hamilton Region Conservation Authority - Red Hill Creek Expressway

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1985

CA3ONHWAO5 85 P23

 

Petition of the Limeridge Road Property Owners Interest Group Inc.: Red Hill Creek Expressway

Limeridge Road Property Owners Interest Group Inc.

1985

R388.40971352 LIM CESH

 

Petition of the Save the Valley Committee: Red Hill Creek Expressway

Save the Valley Committee

1985

R388.40971352 SAV CESH

CA3ONWHAO5 85 P27

 

Replies to Petitions - Red Hill Creek Expressway Appeal

Hamilton Automobile Club

Pollution Probe

Sheila Copps, M.P.

Hamilton Construction Association

1985

CA3ONHWAO5 85 R266

 

Replies to the Petitions - Red Hill Creek Expressway

1. Resolution of the township of Glanbrook re: The Red Hill Creek Expressway

2. Position Paper - Mountain East-West and North-South Transportation Corridor presented by the Hamilton-Wentworth Economic Advisory Conference

3. Reply of the Centennial Parkway Ratepayers Group

4. Submission of the Hamilton Construction Association

5. Hamilton East Provincial Progressive Conservative Association

6. Response to Petitions by J. Buchanan

7. Response to Petitions by Cardinal Newman Parents Council

8. Response - Hamilton & District Home Builders Association

1985

CA3ONHWAO5 85 R26

 

Replies to the Petitions - Red Hill Creek Expressway

1. Hamilton and District Chamber of Commerce Reply to Red Hill Creek Expressway Appeal

2. Response to Red Hill Creek Expressway Appeal by E. Conway

3. Response to Red Hill Creek Expressway Appeal by Hamilton Harbour Commissioners

4. Response to Red Hill Creek Expressway Appeal by Metropolitan Hamilton Real Estate Board

5. Response of the Hamilton Trucking Council

6. Reply to the Red Hill Creek Expressway Appeal. V. Curtis

7. Reply to the Red Hill Creek Expressway Appeal of the Hamilton Automobile Club

8. Reply of the Ontario Land Corporation

1985

CA3ONHWAO5 85 R262

 

Replies to Petitions - Red Hill Expressway Appeal

1. Response to Red Hill Creek Expressway Appeal by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

2. Response to Red Hill Creek Expressway Appeal by Robert M. Morrow, Mayor of Hamilton

3. Response to Red Hill Creek Expressway Appeal by Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt

4. Response to Red Hill Creek Expressway Appeal by the Hamilton and District Chamber of Commerce

1985

R388.40971352 REP Vol. 1, 2, 3 CESH

 

Replies to Petitions - Red Hill Creek Expressway Appeal

Response of Gordon Dean M.P.P. Wentworth

Response James Cimba

Response East Mountain Industrial Business Park

1985

CA3ONHWAO5 85 R265

 

Reply to the Petitions Opposing Hamilton Wentworth Expressways

Ika Enterprises & Developments (Balys Kronas)

1985

CA3ONHWAO5 85 R263

 

Response to the petitions of the Save the Valley Committee, The Hamilton Region Conservation Authority and the Limeridge Property Owners Interest Group Inc.: summary

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt

[1985]

R388.40971352 RES CESH

 

Response to the petitions of the Save the Valley Committee, The Hamilton Regional Conservation Authority and the Limeridge Property Owners Interest Group Inc.

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt

[1985?]

R388.40971352 RES CESH

 

Response of Gordon Dean MPP Red Hill Creek Expressway Appeal

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1985

CA3ONHWAO5 85 R265

 

Supplementary submissions of the Save the Valley Committee

1985

R388.40971352 SUP CESH

 

Windermere Basin Sediment Study: Evaluation of Alternatives for a Cleanup of Windermere Basin - Final Report

Ontario. Ministry of the Environment

1985

CA2ONEV 85 W31

 

Consolidated Hearings Board Decision Red Hill Creek Freeway. October 24, 1985

In the matter of an undertaking of the Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth to develop and construct the Mountain East-West and North-South Transportation Corridor to connect Highway 403 in Ancaster to the Queen Elizabeth Way in the eastern portion of the City of Hamilton; and ancillary matter is related thereto.

Before M.I. Jeffery, Q.C. Chairman (Dissenting), A.B. Ball, member, M.D. Henderson, Member

October 24, 1985