Preview the New HPL.ca

We're excited to share a preview of the new HPL.ca before its official launch on September 15.

Explore the new site, discover updated navigation and get familiar with the improved online experience designed to make it easier to find Library services, programs, collections and information.

If you encounter an issue or have feedback, please let us know through our Contact Us page.

Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 3:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Parking Lot Not Available

Due to a fence replacement, the parking lot will be unavailable from September 7-9. Nearby street parking is available, as is an HSR route. Thank you for your patience. 

Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton

Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.

Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Tuesday, September 1.

For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca/heat.

Published:
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 2:45pm
Concession Branch - Construction Updates

Due to a glass door installation for the new Makerspace area, Concession Branch will close at 1 pm on Thursday, September 3. It is expected to reopen to its regular hours with limited services on Friday, September 4. Stay tuned for continual updates.

www.hpl.ca/concession

Published:
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 8:00am
Labour Day - All HPL Branches Closed

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, September 6 and Labour Day, Monday, September 7. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, September 8. 

Published:
Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:45pm
Barton Branch - Construction in Area

Please note that Milton Avenue at Barton Street is under construction. Access to the parking lot is limited. Nearby street parking is available and an HSR route out front. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:30pm
Print on the Go Currently Unavailable

The Print on the Go service is not working at all Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Delayed Openings and Closures

Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.

  • Turner Park: Wednesday, September 2, Noon-1 pm Closure
  • Red Hill: Friday, September 18, Delayed Opening of 10 am
  • Central Library: Tuesday, September 29, Delayed Opening of 10 am

Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.

Published:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications for September

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September: 

Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for updates on service modifications.

Tuesday, September 8                  

  • Strathcona - Cancelled 
  • McMaster - Cancelled 

Thursday, September 10              

  • Rockton and Millgrove visits moved to Saturdays (Starting September 12) 

Saturday, September 12               

  • Stoney Creek - Cancelled 
  • Riverdale - Cancelled 

Thursday, September 17       

  • Mohawk Gardens - Cancelled 
  • Meadowlands - Cancelled 

Friday, September 18             

  • Winona - Cancelled 
  • Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break

After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls

Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm

Roll of Honour - World War I

A (55) B (156) C (164) D (79) E (35) F (59) G (84) H (153) I (7) J (49) K (40) L (81) M (171) N (26) O (13) P (79) Q (3) R (83) S (180) T (75) U (1) V (17) W (122) Y (14) Z (2)


Sadler, John
Sadler, Oliver E.
Sambrook, John
Sams, Arthur
Samuel, Alexander
Sandercock, W.G.
Sanders, A.E.
Sanders, Arthur
Sanders, Walter H.
Sandham, Robert
Sands, Serg. Major
Sanger, Fred. John
Saunders, Arthur
Saunders, T.M.
Saunders, Thomas
Saunders, William S.
Saunders, Wm. G.
Savage, Joseph
Sawle, J.K.R.
Sawle, Wm. T.
Sayer, M.
Saywell, Samuel
Schofield, Walter
Scholes, John Arthur
Schrupp, William
Scott, Ellis
Scott, James
Scott, John
Scott, R.B.
Scott, T.E.
Scott, Wilfred Charles
Scrawley, Walter H.
Scriver, Earl W.
Seager, George
Seele, Bold
Selbie, Robert Joseph
Seley, Joseph Wilfred
Service, R.H.
Sewell, Roy
Shannon, Thos. C.
Shardlow, Henry
Sharrock, William
Shaw, Cuthbert
Shaw, Herbert
Shaw, James
Shaw, John
Sheldon, William Ed.
Shelter, Geo. Edward
Shelton, W.E.
Sherman, Arthur
Shewbridge, Trayton
Shidler, P.
Shillabeer, George
Shipley, F.
Shipley, Jack
Shipman, Ernest
Shoesmith, William H.
Sholters, George H.
Short, Frank
Siddall, George E.
Siddell, Edward
Silcock, C.C.
Sim, Charles D.
Sim, Malick
Simkins, Thomas
Simmons, A.R.
Simmons, Wm.
Simms, Thomas H.
Simon, John A.
Simons, A.T.
Simons, Steven
Simons, Thomas
Simons, Wilfred L.
Simpkins, Henry Richard
Simpson, Clarence Albert
Simpson, David
Simpson, John
Simpson, W.N.
Sims, Douglas C.
Singleton, L.J.
Skedden, Charles, E.L.
Skeden, Matthew
Skeith, James Joseph
Skill, A.T.
Skinner, W.B.
Slack, Francis
Slack, Francis Joseph
Slack, Wm.
Slade, Wm. D.
Slater, Arthur F.
Slater, John
Slater, Percy
Sleightholme, Geo. H.
Slessor, George Harry
Small, Harold Christopher
Smart, Charles E.
Smarth, George
Smiley, Russell
Smith Vernon Wilbert
Smith, Francis
Smith, George J.R.
Smith, Harold
Smith, Harvey
Smith, Henry
Smith, John
Smith, John L.
Smith, Lee
Smith, Roy Brant
Smith, Thomas
Smith, W.H.
Snider, George Manley
Sole, John Wm.
Somach, S.
Somerville, David M.
Souter, J. Mitchell
South, John Thomas
Southam, Gordon Hamilton
Southgate, E.J.
Southorn, John J.
Sparling, Charles Ashbury
Spaulding, David Innes
Speller, Frank C.
Spencer, Robert F.
Springate, Percy Wm.
Springer, John A.
Squibbs, Wm. John
St. Croix. J.G.
Stagg, Charles
Stammess, J.
Stanley, William
Staples, Arthur H.
Stapley, Norval Douglas
Steadman, J.N.
Steedman, G.F.
Steele, Gilbert
Stengel, John W.
Stephen, John L.
Sterling, Robert M
Stevens, Albert E.
Stevenson, John
Stewart, Alex. B.
Stewart, Donald
Stewart, James
Stewart, Mackie O.
Stewart, Robert
Stewart, Walter C.
Stewart, Walter Wm.
Still, Geoffrey
Still, W. Bruce
Stinson, F.H.
Stinson, Thomas
Stirton, J.W.
Stock, Frederick Halsey
Stockdale, Harry
Stockdale, Leonard
Stokes, Ernest
Stone, Victor A.
Storry, G.W.
Storry, Geo. W.
Stout, R.T.
Stout, Richard A.
Stow, William H.
Strathy, F. Stuart
Street, John
Stride, Herbert
Strong, Frank
Struthers,, J.A.
Stubbing, Gleeson E.
Supert, Charles H.
Sutcliffe, Frank
Sutherland, Hugh
Sutherland, Thomas B.
Sutterby, William Alex.
Swain, Arnold
Swarbrick, Charles A.
Swarbrick, Lewis
Swayze, Clarke
Sweeting, John
Sykes, James
Symons, J.H.
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