The last day of Study Hall is Thursday, June 25. The service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Canada Day Closure - All Branches
All HPL Branches are closed on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is off the road. Regular service hours resume on Thursday, July 2. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Locke Branch - Exterior Neighbourhood Filming
From June 21 to June 27, filming activities, production vehicles and film equipment will be located on:
- West side, Kent Street between Homewood Avenue and Aberdeen Avenue
- East side Locke Street between Homewood Avenue and Stanley Street
- South side of Homewood Avenue
Parking may be limited at times when visiting Locke Branch. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Construction work at Barton Branch
The entrance to the Barton Branch parking lot off of Milton St. is currently inaccessible due to construction. The parking lot can still be accessed via the alley off Fullerton St. during this time.
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
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Wednesday, June 24:
- Swansea - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler - Cancelled
- Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - Cancelled
Saturday, June 27:
- Stoney Creek Arena - Cancelled
- Riverdale - Cancelled
- Discovery Centre - 3-4pm instead
Tuesday, June 30:
- Greencedar - Cancelled
- Mountview - Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Roll of Honour - World War I
Dagger, Wright Egerton
Daiken, A.
Dale, Earl N.
Darby, Arthur Thorn
Darby, C.H.
David, Harry
Davidson, B.G.
Davidson, G.M.
Davies, John Albert
Davies, William
Davis, C.
Davis, Percy
Davis, R.W.
Daw, Frederick P.
Daw, Herbert B.
Dawson, Ernest
Day, John
Dean, David A.
Deline, W.H.A.
Demo, David Leonard
Denning, William
Derby, Arthur
Descelles, C.L.
Dewar, James
Dewhurst, Henry
Dewhurst, Samuel
Dibden, F.W.
Dibden, Fred.
Dickenson, John Joseph
Dickson, David
Digweed, G.
Dillon, John
Dilton, John
Dingman, C.A.
Doak, William S.
Doan, John E.
Dobbins, Ernest J.
Dobbins, G.H.
Dobson, George
Dockings, Kingdon
Dodgson, Thomas
Doidge, Arthur J.
Domville, William Kellock
Dongworth, Wm.
Donohue, Thomas
Dougherty, Leland H.
Dougherty, Nathan
Douglas, Gilbert
Douglas, James
Downey, E.J.
Downton, Clifford Henry
Downton, H.B.
Downton, Henry
Draker, Albert
Drury, John
Duckhouse, Stephen
Duckworth, John
Duffey, Joseph
Duffy, John B.
Duffy, Joseph B.
Dufour, Thomas
Dufour, Thomas Vanstone
Dulmage, Hubert
Dunbar, James
Dunbar, Robert
Duncan, Alex
Duncan, Edward
Duncan, Henry A.
Dunk, Arthur
Dunk, George Alfred
Dunn, B.M.
Dunn, Henry
Dunn, Henry A.
Dunn, John
Dunn, Joseph William
Dunn, W.J.
Dunster, George
Dunwoody, Samuel
Duplock, Charles Leslie
