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 Morgan Firestone Arena, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The last day to pick up your Holds is Thursday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Closure, May 5-31
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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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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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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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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
Woodhouse Collection - Listing of Volumes 1-8
a#3-1
Bay St. Toronto. About 1888
#3-2
T.H. & B. Tunnel. 1895
#3-3
T.H. & B. Tunnel
Cochran photo
#3-4
T.H. & B. Tunnel
#3-5
T.H. & B. Tunnel. 1895
#3-6
T.H. & B Tunnel
#3-7
T.H. & B Tunnel. 1895
#3-8
T.H. & B Tunnel. 1895
#3-9
[Hamilton]
#3-10
[Hamilton]
1895
#3-11
Looking north King & James St.
20 cross arms. note lineman
#3-12
King & James Sts. 1900
#3-13
About 1895
#3-14
York & James Sts. looking south.
About 1865
1st Town Hall built 18390
#3-15
James St. N of York
Brick tower added, 1873
#3-16
City Hall and Market. About 1875
#3-17
[Hamilton]
#3-18
King Street, West
#3-19
King & James. About 1895
#3-20
[Hamilton]
1895
#3-21
[Hamilton]
About 1900
#3-22
James St. s of Rebecca
St. Nicholas, Arcade Dry Goods, Griffen Theatre, T. Eaton Co.
#3-23
James St. S. from City Hall Tower
#3-24
James St. N. from City Hall Tower
2nd Post Office, 1st Post Office
#3-25
James & Gore Sts. Railway Strike 1904-1905
#3-26
James St. N. looking north
1870. Christ's Church Cathedral
#3-27
Victoria Park
Visit of HRH's the Duke & Duchess of Cornwall & York. Later George V & Mary; J.M. Gibson; Lt. Col. Moore, 13th Regt.; Canon Forneret; Major Labatt, 13th Regt.
#3-28
St. Patrick's. King & East Ave.
#3-29
James St. n of King William
Old Lister Block
#3-30
The East End Incline - Wentworth St. S.
Summers Theatre to the east (left)
#3-31
West End Incline. James St. S.
Built 1890. Abandoned 1930
#3-32
Bay St. S.
early arc lamp
#3-33
Crystal Palace in Victoria Park
Built 1860. torn down 1891
Officially opened by Prince of Wales (King Edward VII) in 1860
#3-34
Probably going s on John St. opp. Gore. The church in foreground torn down by Eatons. Church in background is Lutheran at Hughson & Gore. 1885. Note the wood-block pavement.
#3-35
[Hamilton]
1885
#3-36
King St. e of John
About 1885
1st Y.M.C.A. about 1880, top 3 floors. Parallel bars in attic.
#3-37
King St. E. at Walnut. Note Wood blocks.
First United Church
Dr. Case's home
#3-38
Chapel. Hamilton Cemetery. York St.
#3-39
1899. Hamilton Cemetery.
Problem: How to cut the grass.
Note fence of Reid farm in background
#3-40
Clappison Cut probably 1925
#3-41
Eagle Knitting co.
Main & Macnab Sts. 1881
Dundas Dummy
#3-42
Centenary Methodist Church.
Main, west of James. built 1868
#3-43
[Hamilton]
Perc Powell
#3-44
[Hamilton]
#3-45
[Hamilton]
#3-46
North side of King St. W. between King & Macnab, looking west
about 1885
#3-47
West Hamilton. Hank Burke and his "Honey Wagon" 1922
#3-48
Hughson St. end of Gore Park. 1898
#3-49
King St. E. from Walnut. Dec. 1898
#3-50
Main St. E. Dec. 1898
#3-51
Main St. E. Dec. 1898
#3-52
George Hamilton's home built about 1806.
S. of Arkledun facing John St.
Purchased in 1813 from James Durand who built it about 1806
#3-53
South side King St. east of Catharine. Later Terminal Station Yard,
then Terminal Towers
#3-54
Gore Park about 1897
#3-55
Sherman Ave. over T.H. & B.
#3-56
General Hospital
#3-57
General Hospital.
Barton St.
#3-58
Horseshoe bend. Guelph Road.
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