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
Gabbott, Thomas
Gageby, Robert
Gaines, Wm. H.
Gale, George
Galpin, Ralph S.
Galt, James H.
Gammell, James
Garden, Thomas
Gardiner, Arthur
Gardner, Thomas D.
Garson, F.H.
Garson, Fred
Garvin, William F.
Gatenby, Arthur
George, John
Gibb, John
Gibbons, Alfred
Gibbons, Thomas
Gibbs, A.C.
Gibson, Andrew
Gibson, Francis Malloch
Gibson, Peter
Gilbert, Anson E.
Gilbert, Wm. E.
Gill, Robert R.
Gillard, Francis G.
Gillespie, Hugh
Gillies, Wm.
Gittings, James
Glassco, George Frederick
Goldie, Alonzo
Goodall, Fred
Goodwin, William
Goosey, David
Gordon, George
Gordon, George V.
Gordon, Roy
Gordon, Russell
Gorman, James
Goss, Wm.H. Hanna
Gough G.J.
Gough, Barnard J.
Gough, Francis Benj.
Gowan, W.G.
Gowland, Roy
Goyer, Francis J.
Gracey, Samuel
Graffie, Robt. F.
Graham, Fisher
Graham, John
Grant, C.T.
Grant, Charles
Grant, Herbert
Grant, William E.
Grasley, Thos. V.
Gray, George
Gray, John
Gray, Thomas
Gray, William
Greaves, Benjamin
Greaves, William
Greel, George
Green, Alfred H.
Green, Charles
Green, Merle Livingstone
Green, W.A.
Greenhalgh, Herbert T.
Greenless, James
Gregora, John
Gregson, James C.
Grenville, Chas.
Grey, Fred L.
Grieve, Thomas
Grieves, Wm.
Griffin, Thomas
Griffiths, Horace R.
Grindley, George
Grubb, Wm. S.
Grunwell, Joseph
Guerin, J.L.
Guest, Reginald
Gurney, Newton
Guthrie, Alexander
Guthrie, James
