HPLApp and HPL Catalogue are Unavailable

The HPL App and HPL Catalogue are not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Monday, July 14, 2025 - 1:00pm

Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton

Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.

Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Friday July 11. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning.

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

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Friday, July 11, 2025 - 11:00am

Concession Branch Accessible Parking Spot not available

Accessible Parking Spot not available. We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

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Affected Branch: Concession Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Central Library

Sherwood Branch

Published:

Friday, July 11, 2025 - 10:15am

Locke Branch - Filming

Filming will take place near the Locke Branch from July 13 to 16, which will impact traffic flow and parking. We apologize for the inconvenience.

North side of Homewood Avenue between Lockes Street South and Kent Street
North/South side of Stanley Avenue
East side of Kent Street between Stanley Avenue and Homewood Avenue

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Affected Branch: Locke Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Terryberry Branch

Westdale Branch

Published:

Friday, July 11, 2025 - 8:00am

Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order

The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.

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Affected Branch: Terryberry Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

Published:

Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm

Public Computers - Audio Volume

Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm

Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available

The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Affected Branch: Mount Hope Branch

Nearest Branches:

Ancaster Branch

Terryberry Branch

Turner Park Branch

Published:

Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm

Cemetery Transcriptions

Copies of all cemetery transcriptions for the Hamilton area are available in the Local History & Archives department. Transcriptions are also available for purchase from the Hamilton Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society and to borrow through interlibrary loan from the Archives of Ontario.

A (1) B (5) C (4) D (1) E (1) F (2) G (1) H (2) J (1) K (2) L (1) M (3) R (2) S (4) T (2) W (4)

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Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery
Bethesda United Church Cemetery
Biggar Cemetery
Book Cemetery
Bowman United Church Cemetery
Bradshaw Cemetery
Cooley Farm Cemetery
Dyment Family Cemetery
Files-Patterson Cemetery
Garner’s Cemetery
Henry Binkley Cemetery
Irwin Cemetery
Marx Binkley Cemetery
Mount Mary Immaculate Cemetery
Myers Family Cemetery
Pepper Family Cemetery
Phillips Cemetery
Sharp(e) Family Cemetery
Shaver Family Burial Plot
Shaver Family Cemetery
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Cemetery
St. John’s Anglican Church Cemetery
Stenabaugh Cemetery
VanDerLip Cemetery
Vansickle Cemetery
Waugh Family Cemetery
White Brick Church Cemetery