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
Saltfleet Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Saltfleet Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
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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
Murder Victims
Celona, James
- Born circa 1889, Died 1918
Capara, Joan
- Born circa 1873, Died 1922
Cook, Nancy
- Died 1926
Crabbe, Harry
- Died 1937
Charlton, Tally Ann Cook
- Born circa 1939, Died 1969
Cannon, Frederick
- Born circa 1929, Died 1977
Cozens, Elizabeth Linda Crombie, Carson
- Born circa 1948, Died 1977
Cunningham, Robert John
- Born circa 1960, Died 1978
Costantini, Steve
- Born circa 1954, Died 1981
Cousins, Donald
- Born circa 1936, Died 1982
Cormier, Pierre Gustave Joseph
- Born circa 1958, Died 1983
Crowe, Robert Norman
- Born circa 1943, Died 1984
Cole, David
- Born circa 1953, Died 1986
Comeau, Hubert
- Born circa 1945, Died 1986
Cole, William
- Died 1987
Cote, Francine
- Born circa 1961, Died 1988
Cloutier, Monique Annette
- Born circa 1965, Died 1990
Cook, James Wesley
- Born circa 1954, Died 1990
Cote, Aline Marie
- Born circa 1955, Died 1990
Chadjiioannou, Kiveli
- Born circa 1926, Died 1991
Csengeri, Patricia Lenore
- Born circa 1966, Died 1991
Costin, Regina
- Born 1998, Died 1999
Crumb, Curtis
- Born circa 1953, died 1999
Crumb, Curtis
- Born circa 1953, died 1999
Clarke, Charlisa
- Born circa 1976, Died 2000
Churchi, Johnny
- Born circa 1988, Died 2001
Crawford, Ron
- Born circa 1960, Died 2002
Campbell, Derrick
- Born circa 1981, Died 2006
Carmichael, Ashleigh Maegan
- Born circa 1993, Died 2008
Cowell, Tania
- Born circa 1977, Died 2013
