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
Board of Police, 1833-1846
1833
President – Board of Police – Thomas Taylor
Commissioners – Colin Campbell Ferrie, Peter Hunter Hamilton, Joseph Ralston, Ebenezer Stinson.
1834
President – John Law
Commissioners – Alexander Carpenter, Andrew Miller, Joseph Ralston, Ebenezer Stinson
1835
President – Andrew McIlroy
Commissioners – David Allison, James English, Dr. A.D. McKenzie, Andrew Miller
1836
President – Andrew McIlroy
Commissioners – William Gilbert, Nathaniel Hughson, John Law, Andrew Miller
1837
President – James L. Willson
Commissioners – W.J. Gilbert, Edward Jackson, Andrew Miller, Thomas Wilson
1838
President – Miles G. O’Reilly
Commissioners – John Bradley, Alexander Carpenter, William Dailey, William J. Gilbert,
1839
President – William J. Gilbert
Commissioners – Alexander Carpenter, William Dailey, William John Gilbert, Miles O’Reilly
1840
President – Richard Oliver Duggan
Commissioners – John Bradley, Thomas Gillesby, Samuel McCurdy, John Winer
1841
President – Richard Oliver Duggan
Commissioners – John Bradley, Thomas Gillesby, Samuel McCurdy, John Winer
1842
President – George Sylvester Tiffany
Commissioners – James Gage, Thomas Gillesby, Edward Jackson, John Young
1843
President – George Sylvester Tiffany
Commissioners – William Brick, Alexander Carpenter, Thomas Gillesby, Samuel Kerr
1844
President – Robert Hamilton
Commissioners – Walter Armstrong, Daniel Dewey, Daniel Kelly, John Kennedy
1845
President – Richard George Beasley
Commissioners – Nehemiah Ford, Thomas Gillesby, Daniel Kelly, Jonathan Simpson
1846
President – Daniel MacNab
Commissioners – Nehemiah Ford, Daniel C. Gunn, Daniel Kelly, James Walker
