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.
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.
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.
The accessibility door at Saltfleet Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Extended Access at Freelton Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
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.
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.
Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions will continue until April 25. Thank you for your patience.
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
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.
Murder Victims
- Born circa 1889, Died 1918
- Born circa 1873, Died 1922
- Died 1926
- Died 1937
- Born circa 1939, Died 1969
- Born circa 1929, Died 1977
- Born circa 1948, Died 1977
- Born circa 1960, Died 1978
- Born circa 1954, Died 1981
- Born circa 1936, Died 1982
- Born circa 1958, Died 1983
- Born circa 1943, Died 1984
- Born circa 1953, Died 1986
- Born circa 1945, Died 1986
- Died 1987
- Born circa 1961, Died 1988
- Born circa 1965, Died 1990
- Born circa 1954, Died 1990
- Born circa 1955, Died 1990
- Born circa 1926, Died 1991
- Born circa 1966, Died 1991
- Born 1998, Died 1999
- Born circa 1953, died 1999
- Born circa 1953, died 1999
- Born circa 1976, Died 2000
- Born circa 1988, Died 2001
- Born circa 1960, Died 2002
- Born circa 1981, Died 2006
- Born circa 1993, Died 2008
- Born circa 1977, Died 2013