April 28: National Day of Mourning

Monday, April 28 is the National Day of Mourning to remember and honour those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace. All HPL Branches will observe a minute of silence at 11am to honour their memories.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
Westdale Branch: Polling Station

Monday, April 28 is Election Day in Canada. Westdale Branch is open 9:30am-9:30pm as a polling station. Please bring one piece of ID to vote. Please note there will be a minute of silence at 11am in honour of the National Day of Mourning.

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Published:
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
City of Hamilton IT Maintenance

Due to City IT maintenance, HPL's catalogue and digital resources will not be available on Sunday, April 27 between midnight and 1am. We apologize for the inconvenience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
Extended Access at Freelton Branch Unavailable

Extended Access at Freelton Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Published:
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 12:00pm
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
Barton Branch - Roof Repair

Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions will continue until April 25. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 3:30pm
Sherwood Branch - Basement Renovation

The first phase of renovations will begin at the Sherwood Branch from April 10 to May 2. 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:
Monday, April 7, 2025 - 8:30am
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
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Red Hill Creek Expressway Books: 2000-

The Red Hill Valley Program newsletter

City of Hamilton, 2002-

R388.10971352 RED

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway, North-South section: draft report, King’s Forest Golf Course impact assessment study

Prepared by Graham Cooke & Associates

2002

R388.40971352 GRA

 

A stream network inventory, fluvial geomorphologic assessment, impact assessment, and preliminary natural channel design of Red Hill Creek: prepared for the City of Hamilton

Prepared by Water Regime Investigations and Simulations Ltd.

2003

R551.4420971352 WAT

 

Red Hill Valley Project public consultation report

Prepared by Lura Consulting

2003

R388.40971352 LUR

 

The Red Hill Valley Project: impact assessment and design process summary report

City of Hamilton

2003

R388.40971352 HAM

 

The Red Hill Valley Project land use assessment report: prepared for the City of Hamilton

Prepared by Dillon Consulting

2003

R388.40971352 DIL

 

Red Hill Valley Project landscape management plan: [draft]

Prepared by Envision, the Hough Group...[et al]

2003

R713.0971352 ENV

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway, North-South section: snowdrifting assessment

Prepared by Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin, Inc.

2003

R388/40971352 ROW

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway, North-South section: traffic noise impact assessment

Prepared by Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin, Inc.

R388.40971352 ROW

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway, North-South section: air quality assessment

Prepared by Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin, Inc.

2003

R363.7392 ROW

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway, North-south section: vehicle air emissions inventory

Prepared by Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin, Inc.

2003

R363.7392 ROW

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway, North-south section: thermal dynamics impact assessment

Prpared by William Davies & Irwin, Inc.

2003

R551.660971352 ROW

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway, North-South section: post-construction ambient air quality monitoring for Lincoln Alexander Parkway

Prepared by Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin, Inc.

2003

R363.7392 ROW

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway, North-South section: pre-construction ambient air quality monitoring

Prepared by Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin, Inc.

2003

R363.7392 ROW

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway: contaminated sites impact assessment

Prepared by Dillon Consulting

2003

R363.7396 DIL

 

Predicted increases in respirable particulate matter (PM), NO2, CO2, and VOC near the Red Hill Valley Expressway: possible human health effects from exposure: prepared for the City of Hamilton

Prepared by Cantox Environmental Inc.

2003

R363.7387 CAN

 

Noise assessment (QEW section)

Ontario Ministry of Transport

2003

R388.40971352 NOI

 

Impact assessment and design process surface water and stormwater quality technical report: prepared for the City of Hamilton

Prepared by Philips Engineering Ltd.

2003

R553.790971352 PHI

 

Hydrogeologic inventory and impact assessment

Prepared by Blackport and Associates

2003

R553.790971352 BLA

 

Fisheries and the Red Hill Creek realignment study: prepared for the City of Hamilton

Prepared by C. Portt and Associates

2003

R333.95616C

 

Final terrestrial resources technical report. Prepared for the City of Hamilton

Prepared by Dougan & Associates

2003

R333.70971352 DOU

 

Escarpment crossing visual assessment: prepared for Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

Prepared by Hough Woodland Naylor Dance Leinster

2003

R388.40971352 HOU

 

Economic impact to business at QEW interchange

Prepared by C.N. Watdon and Associates Ltd.

2003

R388.40971352 C

 

Cultural heritage resource assessment: prepared for the City of Hamilton

Prepared by Archaeological Resources Inc.: Unterman, McPhail, Cuming Associates; in association with Historica Research Ltd.

2003

R363.690971352 ARC

 

City of Hamilton southern flying squirrel study: prepared for the City of Hamilton

By Ewa Bednarczuk and Kevin Judge

2003

R599.369 BED

 

Red Hill Valley Archives [electronic resource]: July 31, 2004

Hamilton,Ont.: Friends of Red Hill Valley, 2004

CDROM

 

333.720971352 RED (Central Library CD ROM collection)