The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.
What's Happening Guide Changes
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library
Starting July 5, Central Library will be open on Sundays from Noon to 5 pm. www.hpl.ca/central
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
Red Hill Branch Accessible Ramp Not Available
The accessibility ramp at Red Hill Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 9:45am
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 2:45pm
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 unavailable. 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
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
The last day of Study Hall is Thursday, June 25. The service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
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
Tuesday, June 30:
- Greencedar - Cancelled
- Mountview - Cancelled
Wed, July 1:
- Library Closed - All Stops Cancelled
Thurs, July 2:
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Rockton Cancelled
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Mohawk Gardens Cancelled
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Meadowlands Cancelled
Fri, July 3:
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Winona Cancelled
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Queen Victoria Cancelled
Mon, July 6:
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Special Event - All Stops Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Roll of Honour - World War I
Cadman, Enoch
Cadman, Thomas
Cairns, Charles R.
Calderly, Edward
Caldwell, Thos.
Callon, Bruce
Cameron, C.
Cameron, C.E.
Cameron, John B.
Cameron, John Robson
Campbell, Alex.
Campbell, Daniel
Campbell, Donald
Campbell, Gordon
Campbell, Lynn
Caplan, Fred, Wm.
Carey, William Vincent
Carpenter, Leonard Albert
Carroll, Martin
Carroll, Peter James
Carroll, Wm. Henry
Carsell, A.H.
Carson, Charles
Carswell, Albert H.
Carter, John Albert
Carty, David
Cash, Fred. A.
Caskie, Archibald
Cathcart, Albert
Catton, Alfred E.
Catton, Alfred John
Cavanagh, Thomas
Cavill, Arthur H.
Chadwick, Joseph
Chalcroft, Alfred T.
Chaloner, William
Chambers, John Angus
Chambers, W.H.
Chapin, Curran
Chapman, Richard H
Chapple, Albert Edward
Charbonneau, Theo. J.
Charlton, J.T.
Charnock, Walter
Cherry, R.M.
Chesters, Thomas
Chew, James
Child, Philip J.
Childs, Alfred E.
Chivac, N.J.
Choce, John
Chrichton, Albert
Chrichton, Alfred
Christian, Arthur M.
Christiansen, O.
Christie, Leonard
Chubb, Arthur William
Church, Ernest
Church, Martin L.
Churches, David
Churchward, Thomas
Claire, Henry
Clapham, John M.
Claringbold, John
Clark, Alfred
Clark, E.V.
Clark, George
Clark, J.
Clark, Robert G.
Clark, Sidney
Clarke, Henman
Clarke, William G.
Clarkson, Charles E.
Clarkson, Elroy
Clarkson, M.A.
Clegg, R.
Clegg, Sidney
Clement, Ernest
Clements, Wireless Operator
Cliffe, E.
Cliffe, Frank
Cliffe, Jabez A.
Clifton, Wm. P.
Clutterbuck, A.H.
Coan, George
Coce, John
Cocks, Hugh John
Cohen, Meyer T.
Cole, Thomas
Coleman, John
Colling, Clarence A.
Collins, W.
Collyer, William
Conery, Robert
Conner, Robert
Coogan, John Francis
Cook, Geo. W.
Cook, John R.
Cooke, E.
Cooke, Fred
Cooke, John A.
Cooke, Wm. F.
Coomber, H.A.
Cooper, Edwin A.
Cooper, Ernest
Cooper, John
Cooper, John Harry
Cooper, John William
Coote, Robert
Copp, Fred W.
Corner, Edward
Cornish, Ernest
Cosgrove, Edward Bernard
Costie, William John
Cotton, Peter Joseph
Couillard, Arthur
Cousins, Andrew A.
Covington, Ed. W.
Cowan, George
Cowan, Morley
Coward, Albert
Cowell, Herbert
Cox, Alexander
Cox, Reginald J.
Crane, Edward J.
Crapper, Alfred Thomas
Crapper, George W.
Crawford, Daniel
Crawford, Frederick
Creillin, Neilson
Crellin, Neilson Burt
Crerar, Malcolm C.
Crewe, James
Crichton, Alfred George
Crisp, John P.
Crocker, F.
Crockett, George
Crockett, Harold George
Croft, Charles H.
Croft, John
Crompton, Frederick
Croogan, John F.
Cropper, John Wm.
Cross, Russell
Cross, W.
Cross, W.C.
Crossley Herbert
Crosthwaite, Thoas.
Crosthwaite, Thomas
Crowe, Harold
Crowley, John
Crull, Ivan
Crusoe, William
Cullen, David
Cullen, W.E.
Cullen, William
Cunliffe, Harry
Curch, Oscar
Curren, John
Curry, Joseph Franklin
Curtis, Stanley Bedford
Cutler, Harold George
Cutter, Warren
Cuzner, Lloyd
