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
Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing
Wainfleet - 15 December 1956
Walsingham - 11 May 1963
Warsaw - 25 June 1960
Wasaga Beach - 29 May 1954, 13 June 1959, 8 August 1964
Washington - 5 May 1956
Waterdown - 10 February 1951, 17 December 1960
Waterdown – Market - 28 August 1954
Waterford - 26 September 1953, 28 November 1959
Waterloo - 14 January 1956, 1 February 1964
Wawa - 10 September 1960, 9 January 1965
Welland - 10 August 1963
Welland Canal - 11 July 1953, 12 March 1960
Wellandport - 18 August 1951, 21 October 1961
Wellesley - 11 October 1958
Wentworth County - 17 July 1954
West Flamboro - 15 December 1951, 23 February 1963
West Lorne - 16 July 1955
West Montrose - 6 June 1953
Westover - 17 November 1951, 9 June 1962
Whitby - 4 April 1959
White River - 28 January 1956
Wiarton - 17 August 1957
Williamsburg, Virginia, USA - 20 April 1957
Williamsford - 22 October 1960
Willow Cove - 29 November 1952
Windham - 15 March 1958
Windsor - 20 February 1954
Winona - 24 March 1951, 19 April 1958, 9 March 1963
Woodburn - 16 June 1951
Woodstock - 3 May 1958
York - 3 November 1951, 20 July 1963
York Road - 18 April 1953
Young’s Point - 26 September 1959
Zimmerman - 9 February 1952, 10 March 1962
Zurich - 6 February 1960
