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 II
Sabo, Andrew Joseph
Sackfield, James C.
Salisbury, Donald F.
Salisbury, William Grant
Salisbury, Wm. Edw.
Saltarski, Jos.
Sambells, Henry
Sampson, Walter Paul
Samuel, James
Sanderson, J.M.
Sawyer, F.
Sawyer, John
Sawyer, R.A.
Schertzberg, M.E.
Scime, J.
Scime, Wm. John
Scott, Herbert E.
Scott, Maurice J.
Sears, John
Sedgman, Alfred Thomas
Selby, Wm. Chas.
Shannon, Richard A.
Sharpe, W.A.
Shaw, John James
Shea, David John
Shearer, D.
Shevalier, Rodney
Shiaro, Arthur
Shields, Geo. L.
Shingler, Wm. H.
Short, Clarence Wm. Farraday
Short, Robert
Shrubsall, H.P.
Shuart, George Franklin
Sibbet, J.D.
Sim, James McA.
Simmons, Raymond Frank
Simms, C.E.
Simons, Geo. Harland
Simpson, Bernard Albert
Simpson, Chas. Arthur
Simpson, Grant E.
Simpson, John Harold
Simpson, Ralph E.
Sims, Richard V.
Sinclair, Arthur Ross
Sinden, Bernard G.
Skerrett, Geo. Donald
Slade, J.L.
Sloane, James Gordon
Slusar, Harry
Small, Norville E., D.F.C.
Smee, Lloyd Clifton
Smerneos, Chas.
Smith H.J.
Smith, Alexander Adam
Smith, Campbell M.
Smith, Chas.
Smith, Colin Homer
Smith, David
Smith, Edward Robinson
Smith, Emile
Smith, Gerald Hamilton
Smith, Gordon
Smith, Huron Leonard
Smith, James McGregor
Smith, Malcolm Stewart
Smith, Norman
Smith, Norman Owen
Smith, R.W.
Smith, Richard N.
Smith, Robt. Walter
Smith, Roy Stanley
Smith, Russell H.
Smith, Victor
Smith, W.G.
Smith, W.V.
Snell, John
Snider, Gerald C.O.
Soldos, S.A.
Solmes, M.
Solose, J.J.
Sommerville, Neil
Soucy, Raoul E.
Speakman, E.L.J.
Speers, Raymond Robert
Spencer, Ervin Eugene
Spencer, Geo. Douglas
Spicer, John Gerard
Spike, Harold L.
Spino, Frank
Spring, Herbert Edw.
Stallwood, John B.
Staniuk, Peter S.
Statham, Frederick G.
Steele, James L.
Stelman, Alexander
Stephens, J.W.
Stephens, James A.
Stephenson, Fred Chadwick
Stephenson, Patrick
Stephenson, William
Stevens, Herbert H.
Stewart, D.H.A.
Stewart, Harry C.
Stewart, Jack
Stewart, James Alexander
Stewart, James Thos.
Stewart, Victor
Stewart, W.E.C.
Stewart, Wm. Geo.
Still, Harry
Stinson, Geo. Henry Basil
Stirman, Herbert Frazer
Stockdale, Geo. E.
Stokes, George H.
Stone, Robt. James
Strachan, Jared Woods
Straughan, George Melville
Street, A.K.
Streisel, Geo. S.
Stremble, James Herbert
Stroud, Geo. Wm. E.
Sturrock, Thomas Henry Peter
Sugden, Charles
Sullivan, David M.
Surette, A.G.
Sutherland, Alex. G.
Sutherland, Eric P.
Suthers, Harold
Swanson, G.B.A.
Sweetman, William
Sykes, J.T.
Szumlinski, Chas. L.
