Delayed Opening of Branches

All branches, except Greensville, will open at noon on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to poor weather conditions. Study Hall and Extended Access will continue as scheduled. All bookmobile stops are canceled.

Published:
Monday, January 26, 2026 - 7:00am
Greensville Branch Closure

The Greensville Branch will be close All Day on Monday, January 26, 2026 due to poor weather. Study Hall and Extended Access are also cancelled.

Published:
Monday, January 26, 2026 - 7:00am
Ancaster Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

Published:
Friday, January 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Locke Branch - Filming Nearby

Filming will take place at 86 Homewood Avenue from January 28-30, 7 am-11 pm. Production vehicles and equipment will be located on the north side of Stanley Avenue between Locke Street South and Kent Street. This will impact the availability of side-street parking. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Thursday, January 22, 2026 - 3:00pm
Central Library - Sunday Hours Paused

Effective Sunday, February 1, Sunday service hours at Central Library will be paused. 

Sunday Hours will continue at Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches from 1-5pm.

www.hpl.ca/hours 

Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Central Library - Daily Hours Update

Starting Monday, February 2, Central Library's daily hours will move back to a 9 am opening instead of 8 am, Monday through Saturday. Please make note of this new service change for your next visit. www.hpl.ca/hours 

Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Central Library – Digital Microfilm Machines

The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available in the Local History and Archives Reading Room. This reader does not support printing. We apologize for the inconvenience and aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible.

Published:
Monday, January 19, 2026 - 1:45pm
Online Resources - Update

The following eResources have been recently discontinued in our HPL collections: Novelist, Summa, Summa Kids, and Northstar Digital Literacy. Please visit www.hpl.ca/articles/read-watch-listen for our full listing of online resources for your next read, watch, listen and/or learn.

Published:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 11:00am
Printing Updates

Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies. 

Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.

Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items. 

Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Spectator File S-2 Aug. 23, 1956-Aug. 1959

Aug. 23, 1956 - Aug. 1959

Aug. 23-24-25, 1956 Canadian Olympic Track and Field Trials

Aug. 20-30, 1956 Mayor's Convention

Sept. 1956 RCAF Women

Dec. 9-11, 1956 Progressive Conservative Meeting in Hamilton

1957 Curling for 1957

1957 Easter Seal Campaign

1957 Federal Election

1957 Miss Hamilton Contest

1957 Miss Canada Pageant

1957 Shuniah ship dredging harbour

Jan. 3, 1957 CPR Rail Strike

Jan. 31, 1957 Burlington Annex

Feb. 1957 Editor's Conference

March 19, 1957 Insert for store at Centre [includes Stratford Theatre construction]

May 1957 McMaster Convocation

July 26, 1957 Camp Ipperwash Cadets

Dec. 3, 1958 Civic election

1959 Miss Canada Pageant

Aug. 1959 Canusa Games