The accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Ancaster Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
Published:
Thursday, September 10, 2026 - 2:00pm
Concession Branch - Closed, September 9
Due to ongoing construction, Concession Branch will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9. It will be reopen on Thursday, September 10.
Published:
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - 3:00pm
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 until Friday, September 11. Nearby street parking is available. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
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.
- 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
Earthquakes
Repairing St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church spire, 1944
Repairing St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church spire, 1944
February 25, 1910
10:45 p.m.
February 7, 1938
12:23 a.m.
October 19, 1939
7:00 a.m.
March 8, 1943
11:26 p.m.; epicentre near Ottawa
September 5, 1944
12:40 a.m.; Richter 5.9; epicentre in Cornwall
1963
Richter 3
1965
Richter 6
December 3, 1979
Richter less than 2; epicentre in Burlington
January 21, 1980
1:30 a.m.; Richter 2; epicentre in East Hamilton
July 27, 1980
2:52 p.m.; Richter 5.1; epicentre in North Kentucky
October 4, 1983
Richter 3.5; epicentre in Burlington
October 7, 1983
6:20 a.m.; Richter 5.2; epicentre in New York State
January 31, 1986
11:46 a.m.; Richter 5.7; 20 seconds; epicenter near south shore Lake Erie
July 10, 1987
7:48 p.m.; Richter 5; epicentre in Lawrenceville, Illinois
July 23, 1987
5:30 a.m.; Richter 3.5; epicentre under Lake Ontario
November 25, 1988
6:48 p.m.; Richter 6.4; 30 seconds; epicentre in Eastern Quebec
August 5, 1989
5:08 p.m.; Richter 3.3; epicentre near west end Lake Ontario
Sept. 25, 1998
3:52 p.m.; Richter 5.4; 30 seconds; epicentre near the Ohio/Pennsylvania border, south of Lake Erie
Jan. 25, 2001
10:00 p.m.; Richter 4.4; several seconds; epicentre in Ashtabula, Ohio
Quake triggered by wastewater pumping
Jan. 20, 2008
6:56 a.m.; Richter 2; epicentre 5 km south-east of downtown core
These figures are extracted from the newspaper articles found in:
CF - Hamilton - Earthquakes and from references in the Where-to-Look. For further information, check these sources.
Note: Richter scale established in 1935
