Freelton Branch Without Power

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.

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:

  • Rockton Cancelled

  • Mohawk Gardens Cancelled

  • Meadowlands Cancelled

Fri Jul 3:                    

  • Winona Cancelled

  • Queen Victoria Cancelled

Mon Jul 6:                 

  • Special Event - All Stops Cancelled

Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm

Red Hill Creek Expressway Books: 1980-1981

Mountain East-West and North-South Corridor Study. Phase IV

Prepared for Delcan. Ltd.

Project H3236-G

May 30, 1980

R388.40971352 NOR CESH

 

Archaeological Survey and Heritage Resource Assessment. East-West/North-South Transportation Corridor. East Hamilton

DeLCan. DeLeuw, Cather, Canada. Ltd.

June 1980

R388.40971352 ARC CESH

 

Noise Impact Assessment regarding Mountain East-West and North-South Transportation Corridor

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

Prepared for Delcan by Valcoustics Canada Ltd.

October 1980

R388.40971352 NOI CESH

 

Geotechnical Investigation Proposed Red Hill Creek Freeway Escarpment Crossing Mount Albion Road, Hamilton, Ontario

Prepared for Delcan Ltd., Project H3402-G

November 27, 1980

R388.40971352 GEO CESH

 

The Red Hill Creek Issue

Glen Eker

University of Windsor

1980

R363.700971352 EKE CESH

 

Red Hill Creek Valley - Proposed Recreation Master Plan

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth.

Ecologistics Ltd.

January 1981

R352.94580971 RED CESH

 

Mountain East-West and North-South Corridor Study. Phase 4 - Functional Planning of Preferred Option. Report 4 of 4

September 1981

R388.40971352 HAM Vol. 4 CESH

 

Background Reports Red Hill Expressway Consolidated Hearing - Direct Comparison of Community Response to Road Traffic Noise and the Aircraft Noise

Fred L. Hall, Susan E. Birnie, S. Martin Taylor and John E. Palmer

Department of Civil Engineering and Department of Geography, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario Canada.

Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 70(6)

December 1981

CA3ONHWAO5 84 B167