Monday, April 28 is the National Day of Mourning to remember and honour those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace. All HPL Branches will observe a minute of silence at 11am to honour their memories.
April 28: National Day of Mourning
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
Westdale Branch: Polling Station
Monday, April 28 is Election Day in Canada. Westdale Branch is open 9:30am-9:30pm as a polling station. Please bring one piece of ID to vote. Please note there will be a minute of silence at 11am in honour of the National Day of Mourning.
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Published:
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
City of Hamilton IT Maintenance
Due to City IT maintenance, HPL's catalogue and digital resources will not be available on Sunday, April 27 between midnight and 1am. We apologize for the inconvenience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
Extended Access at Freelton Branch Unavailable
Extended Access at Freelton Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
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Published:
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 12:00pm
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Closure, May 5-31
From Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 31, the Ancaster Branch will be temporarily closed due to a roof and HVAC replacement. During this time, service hours will be available at the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The last day to pick up your Holds is Thursday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.
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Published:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 11:00am
Central Library - Microfilm Machine
The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available, but it doesn't print. We aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Published:
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:30pm
Barton Branch - Roof Repair
Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions will continue until April 25. Thank you for your patience.
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Published:
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 3:30pm
Sherwood Branch - Basement Renovation
The first phase of renovations will begin at the Sherwood Branch from April 10 to May 2. During this time, noise disruptions may occur throughout the branch due to a basement renovation. Parking, access to the building, and collections will not be affected. Thank you for your patience. www.hpl.ca/sherwood
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Published:
Monday, April 7, 2025 - 8:30am
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.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am
Fenian Invasion
Newspapers
“Another Fenian Burglar: the Hamilton Police Fall Upon a Mare’s Nest” Times, February 5, 1866
“A Song for the Times” Times, February 7, 1866
“The Threatened Fenian Invasion: Energetic Preparations to Haul Back the Foe” Times, March 8, 1866 pg. 3
“The Military Situation: the Volunteers of Hamilton Prepare for the Field” Times, March 10, 1866 pg. 3
“Forward, the Gallant Thirteenth” Times, March 12, 1866 pg. 3
“The Fenian Movement in Ireland” Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, April 7, 1866 pg. 41, 43
“Reception of the Great Irish Organizer, Jas. Stephens” Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, June 2, 1866 pg. 167-8
“The Fenians” Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, June 23, 1866 pg. 209, 213, 216, 217
“The Fenian Lesson” Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, June 30, 1866 p. 225
"Col. Booker and the Thirteenth” Times, July 28, 1866
“The Booker Inquiry” Times, August 2, 1866
"A Review of the Proceedings of the Court of Enquiry on Lieut.-Col. Booker” Times, August 4, 1866
The Anniversary of Ridgeway: A Sketch of the Fray: What the Hamilton Boys Did” Spectator, June 3, 1876
“Battle of Ridgeway: A Graphic Description of the Engagement” Spectator, March 8, 1890
“The Ridgeway Anniversary: the Local Soldiers and Veterans Attend Church” Spectator, June 1, 1891
“Ridgeway Recollections: First Annual Dinner of the Veteran’s Association” Spectator, June 3, 1891
“Thirty Years Ago Today: the Anniversary of the Fight at Ridgeway” Spectator, June 2, 1896
“Just Thirty Years Ago: Canadian Volunteers Met the Fenians at Ridgeway” Times, June 2, 1896
“The Veterans of Ridgeway: Annual Reunion of the ’66 Heroes Last Evening” Times, June 3, 1898
“Ridgeway Recalled: the Battle of Many Years Ago and What Caused It” Spectator, June 2, 1906
“Ridgeway Recalled By An Old Timer” Spectator, June 3, 1911
“To the Editor: Fenian Raids” Spectator, April 16, 1912
“When Veterans Went to Ridgeway: Hon. Samuel Barker, M.P., Gives Commons Graphic Description of How Fenians Were Repelled” Spectator, April 2, 1913
“The Hamilton veterans of 1866 – the Fenian Raid” Spectator, May 27, 1916
“When Hamilton Fought Fenian Raider in 1866” Times, June 3, 1916
“Patriotic Canadians in Chicago” Herald, September 22, 1923
“Young Adventurers in ’66 tell story of raid” Herald, June 29, 1927, section 3 pg. 5
“With the Colors at the Front: The Affair at Ridgeway” Spectator, February 21, 1931 pg. 11
“With the Colors at the Front (Part 2)” Spectator, February 28, 1931 pg. 26
“House with a History Damaged by Fire. Believed meeting place of local Fenians” Hamilton Spectator, February 6, 1961
“Wreckers Demolish Home Used by Fenian Plotters” Hamilton Spectator, September 4, 1962
“Answering the Call” Spectator, November 7, 1986 pg. BB5
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