Binbrook Branch is closed Sat. July 18th, due to a power outage. We aim to have it restored quickly.
Binbrook Branch - Closed due to Power Outage
Published:
Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 10:15am
All Branches Public Computer Service Disruption
The computers at All Branches are not working. We aim to fix them as soon as possible.
Published:
Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 9:30am
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
Due to poor air quality, Bookmobile has the following cancellations for Friday, July 17:
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Winona (11am-12pm)
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Queen Victoria (3-4pm)
Regular service is expected to return next week. Thank you for your understanding.
Published:
Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Air Quality Warning
An Orange Air Quality Warning has been initiated for the City of Hamilton by Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks beginning July 15, 2026. This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.
Stay safe, Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 2:00pm
HPL Catalogue and Online Resources Not Available - Sunday, July 19
Due to online maintenance, Members can not access HPL's catalogue, online services and resources on Sunday, July 19 from 5am-10am. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1st, partner library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via Overdrive. More to Borrow partner libraries will be offering Lucky Express (Skip the line) titles to their cardholders only. This will help manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in demand titles with a seven-day loan period, available with no wait.
Our partners will still be able to borrow titles from the rest of our collection.
www.hpl.ca/more-to-borrow
Published:
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:00am
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
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
Murder Victims
Smith, Lottie (Stamford)
- Born 1884, Died 1930
Slifka, William Richard
- Born circa 1924, Died 1949
Sloman, Kathleen
- Born circa 1925, Died 1952
Sipes, Ann Alberta
- Born circa 1925, Died 1953
Shore, Eddie
- Born circa 1903, Died 1957
Skrypka, Agnes Martha
- Born circa 1941, Died 1967
Steinhoff, Carla Maria
- Born circa 1940, Died 1975
Syer, William
- Born circa 1908, Died 1977
Sidhu, Rupinder
- Born circa 1978, Died 1979
Schwark, Caroline Ann
- Born circa 1969, Died 1981
Soluk, Mary Lou
- Born circa 1957, Died 1981
Spagnoli, Rosario
- Born circa 1921, Died 1981
Stuart, Dewayne
- Born circa 1947, Died 1983
Sabados, Randy
- Born circa 1961, Died 1984
Sutton, Dale
- Born circa 1961, Died 1985
Schrank, Rita
- Born circa 1944, Died 1986
Smith, Jimmy, Jr.
- Born circa 1964, Died 1989
Schuster, Gerry Robert Anthony
- Born 1990, Died 1990
Sicurella, Victoria
- Born circa 1959, Died 1991
Sarao, Ranbir Kaur
- Born circa 1960, Died 1992
Seraphin, Jane
- Born circa 1950, Died 1992
Sidhu, Amrik Singh
- Born circa 1937, Died 1992
Sidhu, Surinder
- Born circa 1943, Died 1992
Shepherd, Mariah
- Born 1994, Died 1994
Smook, James William
- Born circa 1957, Died 1995
Saunders, Beau
- Born circa 1976, Died 1997
Simon-Took, Tristin
- Born 1996, Died 1997
Stonebridge, Christopher Andrew
- Born circa 1976, Died 1999
Serson, William Mark
- Born circa 1978, Died 2001
Surette, James
- Born circa 1959, Died 2006
Sherzady, Shaheen
- Born circa 1984, Died 2007
Smith, Dale James
- Born circa 1984, Died 2008
Swistak, Michael
- Born circa 1976, Died 2012
Sullivan, Michael
- Born circa 1962, Died 2013
Steer, Margaret Elizabeth
- Born circa 1958, Died 2014
Sitter, Ernie
- Born circa 1957, Died 2014
