Freelton Branch has no power. The branch is open but the computers [and elevator] are not working. We are unsure when power will be restored.
Freelton Branch Without Power
Published:
Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 6:45pm
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton
Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.
Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Tuesday June 30.
For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.
Published:
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 9:00am
What's Happening Guide Changes
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.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library
Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
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
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
Construction at Barton Branch
The entrance to the Barton Branch's parking lot off Milton Street is currently inaccessible due to construction. Please use the alley entrance off Fullerton Street.
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
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Thu Jul 2:
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Rockton Cancelled
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Mohawk Gardens Cancelled
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Meadowlands Cancelled
Fri Jul 3:
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Winona Cancelled
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Queen Victoria Cancelled
Mon Jul 6:
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Special Event - All Stops Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Roll of Honour - World War II
Paff, W.A.
Page, Ernest Wm.
Page, Thos.
Palava, Edw. Henry
Palmer, D.C.
Palmer, Herbert James
Paquette, M.T.
Parent, C.A.
Park, William Robert
Parrish, Charles William
Passant, Thelma F.
Pastor, Frank
Pate, F.P.
Patrick, William Adamson
Patterson, Alvin John
Patterson, Edward
Patterson, Gordon Jos.
Patterson, James A.
Patterson, Kenneth
Patterson, Leo Harkness
Patterson, Welby Lloyd
Pattinson, Frank K.
Patton, Dennis Royal
Pawsey, F.C.
Peaker, Allen
Pearson, James Charles
Pearson, Wm. James
Peart, Davidson R.
Pendergast, Thomas Aug.
Pendleton, Cecil L.
Penley, Walter
Pennington, Stuart
Peresky, Andrew
Perkins, W.H.
Perron, Gerald
Perry, Edward Gabriel
Peters, Lawrence
Peters, Robt. J.
Petrucci, Harold M.
Pettigrew, Harold M.
Pettit, Jack
Phillips, Charles Edward
Phillips, Wilfred James
Picard, Alfred Alex.
Pickard, David Leslie
Picken, Douglas J.
Pilley, Henry G.
Pirie, John Charles
Pitkanen, W.
Place, Jos. Wm.
Plank, Carl M.
Poag, Herbert Victor
Poag, Russell V.
Poley, Harold Edw.
Pollard, D.
Pollitt, Kenneth William
Pollitt, Kenneth Wm.
Poniedzielski, Josef
Pope, Ernest G.
Porter, Frank Ferrier
Powers, Norman
Preall, Douglas Thornton
Prentice, Thomas
Presnail, Wm. Payne
Pretsell, Andrew R.L.
Price, Daniel Miller
Prince, Henry Nixon
Prince, John Evans
Prine, William
Pringle, Aldred M.
Pringlemeir, Leo Francis
Proctor, Wm. Norman
Prough, W.A.
Proulx, Albert
Pruder, Harvey
Prugh, John Shirley
Purdy, Ivan L.
Pye, Geo. Yaxley
Pyke, Bertam Isaac
