Freelton Branch Without Power

Freelton Branch has no power. The branch is open but the computers [and elevator] are not working. We are unsure when power will be restored.

Published:

Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 6:45pm

Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton

Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.

Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Tuesday June 30.

For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.

Published:

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 9:00am

What's Happening Guide Changes

The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.

Published:

Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm

Sunday Hours Return to Central Library

Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours

Published:

Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm

Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

Published:

Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 2:45pm

Study Halls Pause for Summer Break

After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls

Published:

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm

Construction at Barton Branch

The entrance to the Barton Branch's parking lot off Milton Street is currently inaccessible due to construction. Please use the alley entrance off Fullerton Street.

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

Bookmobile Service Modifications

Thu Jul 2:

Rockton Cancelled
Mohawk Gardens Cancelled
Meadowlands Cancelled

Fri Jul 3:

Winona Cancelled
Queen Victoria Cancelled

Mon Jul 6:

Special Event - All Stops Cancelled

Published:

Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm

Funeral Home Transcriptions

A veteran in Woodland Cemetery, 1975

Local History & Archives contains a collection of funeral home transcriptions. They can help determine the date of death and sometimes include the date and/or place of birth, cause of death, and possibly their next-of-kin. These records are only available for use in the department or from the Hamilton Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society. Questions can also be referred to our AskHPL service.

This collection includes:

Blachford & Wray Funeral Home
1851 - 1952

Archives File
Blachford & Wray
1953 - 1974
Each volume has its own index, except for the last two volumes which are not indexed.

Dodsworth & Brown Funeral Home
August 1, 1897 - December 30, 1952
There is a master surname index for all volumes.

Dwyer Funeral Home Limited
April 20, 1884 - December 29, 1952
There is a master surname index for all volumes.

Green-Guernsey Funeral Home
January 3, 1928 - June 8, 1936

J.B. Marlatt Funeral Home (Dundas)
September 22, 1926 - December 31, 1959

J.B. Marlatt Funeral Home (Hamilton)
September 9 1939 - July 20, 1952

L.G. Wallace Funeral Home
1922 - 1952

Markey-Dermody Funeral Home
May 28, 1923 - December 29, 1952

Robinson Funeral Home
1898 - December 31, 1952