Due to winter weather conditions, Hamilton Public Library is adjusting operations across the system today.
The following branches open 1-4PM today:
- Central Library
- Dundas Branch
- Red Hill Branch
- Terryberry Branch
Delayed Branch Openings and Early Closure
Published:
Sunday, January 25, 2026 - 9:45am
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
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
The Winona (11am-12pm) and Queen Victoira (3-4pm) Bookmobile stop on January 23 is cancelled. Apologies for this inconvenience.
Published:
Friday, January 23, 2026 - 8:30am
Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton
Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton January 22, 2026.
The temperature is expected to plummet below minus 15 Celsius. For warm place hours visit hpl.ca/hours.
For a list of shelters and health information visit www.hamilton.ca/cold.
Published:
Thursday, January 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
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.
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
Red Hill Creek Expressway Books: 1976-1979
Study Design Report. Mountain East-West and North South Corridors System Analysis, Route Creation and Functional Planning Study
Deleus Cather, Canada Ltd.
February 1978
R388.40971352 STU CESH
Mountain East-West and North-South Corridor Study. Phase 1 - Future Road Needs - Data Collection
The Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth
July 1978
R388.40971352 HAM CESH Vol. 1
Background Reports Red Hill Expressway Consolidated Hearings - Housing Type and Tenure Effects on Reactions to Road Traffic Noise
S.M. Taylor, S. Birnie, and F.L. Hall
Department of Geography and Department of Civil Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Environment and Planning A, volume 10, pages 1377-1386
1978
CA3ONHWAO5 84 B1637
The effects of the Upper Ottawa street landfill on Redhill Creek
Ontario. Water Resources Assessment. Technical Support
Ministry of the Environment
1978
R628.1686713 On8 CESH
Mountain East-West and North-South Corridor Study. Phase 2 - Preliminary Evaluation of Alternatives. Report 2 of 4
The Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth
January 1979
R388.40971352 HAM Vol. 2 CESH
Floodplain Analysis Red Hill Creek Valley
March 1979
R627.40971352 FLO CESH
Mountain East-West and North-South Corridor Study. Information Package. Phase 3 - Detailed Evaluation
May 1979
R388.40971352 HAM Vol. 3 CESH
Mountain east-west and north-south corridor study: supplementary documentation: environmental assessment submission
Regional Engineering Dept.
1979
R388.40971352 MOU CESH
Mountain East-West and North-South Corridor Study Summary Report. - The Need - The Alternatives - The Recommended Facility
July 1979
R388.40971352 MOU CESH
Mountain East-West and North-South Corridor Study. Response to Public Briefs Presented to Regional Council
July 18, 1979
R388.40971352 MOU CESH
Mountain East-West and North-South Corridor Study. Phase 3 - Detailed Impact Assessment and Evaluation. Report 3 of 4
The Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth
August 1979
R388.40971352 HAM Vol. 3 CESH
Mountain East-West and North-South corridor Study, Phase 3: Evaluation of Viable Alternatives
Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Municipal Council
1979
CA3ONHWAO5 79 M52
Red Hill Creek Expressway review: an analysis of alternative solutions: prepared for the city-provincial technical advisory committee
Ministry of Transportation and Communications
1979
R388.40971352 RED CESH
