All Bookmobile stops for Saturday April 11th are cancelled due to unforseen circumstances. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
Published:
Saturday, April 11, 2026 - 1:30pm
Concession Branch Drop Box Unavailable
The drop box at Concession Branch is closed. Please use [alternate drop box/return your items at the Info Desk].
Published:
Saturday, April 11, 2026 - 12:15pm
Central Library - Filming Nearby April 12-15
Due to filming in the area, there will be production vehicles and various pieces of film equipment located on:
East side of Bay Street between King Street West and York Blvd.
South side King Street East between McNab and Bay Streets
Published:
Friday, April 10, 2026 - 8:30am
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 2:15pm
Turner Park Branch - Study Hall Cancelled, Thursday, April 16
Due to exterior pavement construction, the Study Hall (8pm-Midnight) on Thursday, April 16 is cancelled. Study Hall service resumes on Monday, April 20.
The back parking lot will not be accessible from 10 pm on April 16 to 10 pm on Friday, April 17. Thank you for your understanding.
Published:
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 2:30pm
Concession Branch - Renovations, April 7-10
Please note that there is higher than usual noise levels and odors due to renovations taking place this week. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 2:30am
Mount Hope Branch - Delayed Opening, Monday, May 4
Due to Staff training, Mount Hope Branch will have a delayed opening of 2 pm on Monday, May 4. You may visit Turner Park Branch as the next nearest location for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, March 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Central Library: SAD Therapy Lamp Out of Order
The Seasonal Affective Disorder therapy lamp on the 2nd floor at Central Library is out of order. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. For more locations, please visit Light Therapy Lamps | HPL.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 10:00am
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor, March 30-April 27
Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Thank you for your patience during this time.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Wednesday, April 15
- Swansea 10:00-10:30 am - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler 11am-Noon - Cancelled
- Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled
Thursday, April 16
- Rockton 10:30-11:30 am - Cancelled
- Mohawk Gardens 2:30-3 pm - Cancelled
- Meadowlands 3:30-4 pm - Cancelled
Tuesday, April 21
- Greencedar 5:30pm-6:30pm (instead of 4-5pm)
- Mountview 5:30-6:30 pm - Cancelled
Friday, April 24
- Winona 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
- Maplewood 2:30-4 pm - Cancelled
Tuesday, April 28
- McMaster 3:30-4:30 pm - Cancelled
Wednesday, April 29
- Swansea 10-10:30 am - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
- Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Central Library - New Library Card Check-in Process
Starting Monday, March 16, adults 18+ are required to show their Library card to access Central Library. This is a temporary measure to ensure safety for all. Thank you for your patience in advance.
Published:
Friday, March 13, 2026 - 5:45pm
Valley Park Community Centre Closure
From March 23 until April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations, reopening April 13. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026.
Valley Park Branch will remain open during the renovations for your library needs.
Published:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11:00am
Concession Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Concession Branch's Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Seating may be limited at times. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Around the Bay Road Race
Winners since 1894:
Hamilton Herald Around the Bay Road Race, runner passes crow at 246 York Road, ca. 1905
1894 Billy Marshall 2:14:00
1895 Frank Wood 2:10:00
1896 Alex Donald 2:12:25
1897 Charlie Bates 2:01:25
1898 Jack Caffery 1:54:05
1899 Billy Sherring 1:53:30
1900 Jack Caffery 1:51:51
1901 Billy Le Barre 1:54:30
1902 Sam Mellor 1:52:30
1903 Billy Sherring 1:51:57
1904 Sam Mellor 1:48:53
1905 Mike Spring 1:50:18
1906 Tom Longboat 1:49:25
1907 Tom Helman 1:49:07
1908 Hans Holmer 1:51:16
1909 George McCormick 1:51:25
Hamilton Herald Around the Bay Road Race, ca. 1906
1910 George Cotter 1:50:52
1911 George Richards 1:50:52
1912 Jim Duffy 1:46:15
1913 Jim Duffy 1:48:38
1914 George Jamieson 1:52:17
1915 Jim Corkey 1:51:10
1916 Jim Corkey 1:51:58
1917 to 1919 -- No race
1920 Jim Dellow 1:58:46
1921 George Richards 1:50:04
1922 Frank Zuna 1:50:50
1923 Frank Zuna 1:52:24
1924 Lou Scholes 2:00:15
1925 to 1935 -- No race
1936 Bob Rankine 1:45:20
1937 Walter Hornby 1:47:14
1938 Bob Rankine 1:46:14
Hamilton Herald Around the Bay Road Race, n.d.
1939 Bob Rankine 1:47:30
1940 Bob Rankine 1:49:30
1941 Gerard Cote 1:52:20
1942 Bob Rankine 1:47:40
1943 Ab Morton 1:49:50
1944 Bob Rankine 1:52:40
1945 Jack Kelly 1:51:48
1946 Walter Fedorick 1:54:29
1947 W. Steiner 1:56:37
1948 Bob Rankine 1:52:25
1949 Paul Collins 1:51:55
1950 Walter Fedorick 1:54:40
1951 John Lafferty 1:54:30
1952 Browning Ross 1:48:25
1953 G. Norwen 1:57:38
1954 A. Briggs 1:54:29
1955 Barry Lush 1:52:53
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1956 Gord Dickson 1:52:22
1957 Gord Dickson 1:48:44
1958 Gord Dickson 1:42:07
1959 Gord Dickson 1:44:19
1960 Gar Williams 1:52:40
1961 A. Atkins 1:55:30
1962 -- No race
1963 Dave Ellis 1:42:29
1964 Gord Dickson 1:42:48
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1965 Dave Ellis 1:39:38
1966 Andy Boychuk 1:37:29
1967 Fergus Murray 1:33:28
1968 Tom Johnson 1:36:02
1969 Pat McMahon 1:38:20
1970 Andy Boychuk 2:32:01 [full marathon Commonwealth Games Trial]
1971 Peter Lever 1:41:47
1972 Peter Pimm 1:40:18
1973 Jerome Drayton 1:37:53
1974 Jerome Drayton 1:39:40
1975 Andy Boychuk 1:41:16, Tersilla Komac 2:41:00
1976 Rich Hughson 1:42:00, Tersilla Komac 2:35:00
1977 Dave Northey 1:36:54, Mary Copeland [no time listed]
1978 Dean Foster 1:39:48
1979 Mike Dyon 1:35:45, Louise Adamson 2:02:34 [first time women ran officially]
1980 Mike Dyon 1:35:18, Vicky Scanlon 2:03:38
1981 Joe Sax 1:34:13, Kathy Tanner 1:56:14
1982 Dave Edge 1:34:50, Christine Keaney 2:02:02
1983 Mike Dyon 1:34:15, Dorothy Goertzen 1:53:45
1984 Roger Martindill 1:33:53, Anne-Marie Malone 1:46:29
1985 Roger Martindill 1:34:22, Susan Stone 1:53:23
1986 Bob Slipp 1:39:53, Jennifer Ditchfield 1:55:03
1987 Peter Maher 1:34:02, Susan Stone 1:51:37
1988 Paul Waldie 1:39:21. Laura Konantz 1:58:40
1989 Peter Maher 1:34:12, Dorothy Goertzen 1:58:53
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1990 Peter Maher 1:35:54, Laura Konantz 1:54:16
1991 Peter Maher 1:33:00, Veronique Marot 1:48:52
1992 Clive Hamilton 1:40:26, Veronique Marot 1:54:42
1993 Dave O’Keefe 1:38:22, Lizanne Bussieres 1:47:03
1994 Sammy Nyangincha 1:32:55, May Allison 1:50:54
1995 Mike McGowan 1:36:09, Kim Webb 1:49:17
1996 Peter Maher 1:35:41, Cindy New 1:53:42
1997 Paul Mbugua 1:35:35, Katie Dosser 1:56:22
1998 Sean Wade 1:34:43, Danuta Bartoszek 1:53:52
1999 Paul Aufdemberge 1:36:31, May Allison 1:52:37
2000 Joseph Ndiritu 1:32:53, Veronique Vandersmissen 1:52:33
2001 Joseph Ndiritu 1:36:39, Elizabeth Ruel 1:54:20
2002 Joseph Ndiritu 1:33:13, Kioudmilla Kortchaguina 1:46:18
2003 Joseph Nsengiyumva 1:35:01, Lioudmilla Kortchaguina 1:52:50
2004 Mustapha Bennacer 1:33:29, Lioudmila Kortchaguina 1:46:05 *
2005 Joseph Ndiritu 1:38:48, Kate Macnamara 1:58:00
2006 Nourddine Betchim 1:37:58, Kate Macnamara 1:55:09
2007 Simon Njoroge 1:32:49 , Magdalene S. Makunzi 1:46:50
2008 Alene Reta 1:33:06, Lucy Njeri 1:48:28
2009 Thomas Omwenga 1:35:29, Lucy Njeri 1:50:27
2010 Alene Reta 1:32:22 **, Lucy Njeri 1:48:59
2011 Derek Nakluski 1:37:15, Dayna Pidhoresky 1:50:45
2012 Reid Coolsaet 1:33:21, Krista DuChene 1:47:04
2013 Terence Attema 1:35:45, Lanni Marchant 1:44:40 *
2014 Paul Kimaiyo Kimugul 1:35:35, Krista DuChene 1:47:14
2015 Paul Kimaiyo Kimugul 1:33:48, Dayna Pidhoresky 1:50:47
2016 Paul Kimaliyo Kimugul 1:35:17, Risper Gesabwa 1:47:38
2017 Panuel Mkungo 1:34:51, Dayna Pidhoresky 1:47:27
2018 Haron Kiptoo Sirma 1:35:10, Dayna Pidhoresky 1:49:38
2019 Daniel Kemoi 1:32:57 (Men's), Mengistu Emebet 1:45:51 (Women's)
2020 Race Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
2021 Ahmed Jouar 1:50:06 (Men's), Kathleen Lawrence 2:02:48 (Women's)
2022 Kevin Coffey 1:40:10 (Men's), Victoria Coates 1:50:01 (Women's)
* Course record for women
** Course record for men
Around the Bay Road Race
