April 28: National Day of Mourning

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.

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.

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.

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.

www.hpl.ca/ancaster

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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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Affected Branch: Central Library
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.

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

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

A (14) B (36) C (30) D (41) E (4) F (16) G (21) H (31) I (3) J (14) K (19) L (23) M (55) N (4) O (6) P (27) R (22) S (36) T (19) U (3) V (8) W (22) Y (5) Z (3)


Dearness, Frederick
  • Died 1932
Dick, John
  • Died 1946
Dean, Jeannie
  • Born circa 1924, Died 1957
DiCicco, Nicholas
  • Born circa 1926, Died 1963
Dunn, Joseph
  • Born 1910, Died 1975
Dalton, Allen
  • Born circa 1954, Died 1978
Dlugowski, Derek
  • Born circa 1958, Died 1980
Davies, Thomas Michael
  • Born 1980, Died 1981
Dawson, Beverly
  • Born circa 1943, Died 1981
Deschamps, Gerald Allan
  • Born circa 1939, Died 1981
Darrell, Henry
  • Born circa 1928, Died 1983
Dockstader, Wilson
  • Born circa 1911, Died 1983
Dolson, Richard
  • Born circa 1967, Died 1983
Dolson, Sharleen
  • Born circa 1941, Died 1983
Dunphy, Louis Edward
  • Born circa 1934, Died 1983
DiCecca, William
  • Born circa 1958, Died 1984
Dudenas, Shirley Anne
  • Born circa 1956, Died 1985
Davenport, Laura Ann
  • Born circa 1955, Died 1986
Dobson, Percy
  • Born circa 1933, Died 1986
Dixon, James Lawrence
  • Born circa 1946, Died 1987
DiStefano, Mario
  • Born circa 1944, Died 1990
DeVilliers, Nina Renee
  • Born 1972, Died 1991
Dezan, Patrick Urben
  • Died 1991
Doyle, Susan
  • Born circa 1952, Died 1991
Dow, Dale
  • Born circa 1962, Died 1992
Dhillon, Pavresh Kur
  • Born circa 1960, Died 1996
Doherty, Lee James
  • Born circa 1982, Died 1996
Drennan, Sean Murray
  • Born circa 1966, Died 1997
Del Sordo, Pasquale
  • Born circa 1975, Died 2000
Dymitraszczuk, Damian David
  • Born circa 1974, Died 2000
Davreaux, Fiona
  • Born cica 1969, Died 2001
Derengowski, Dariusz
  • Born circa 1962, Died 2001
Doan, Tham Ngoc
  • Born circa 1966, Died 2001
Dyment, William
  • Died 2001
Daly, John
  • Born circa 1969, Died 2003
DeZuniga, Jorge
  • Born circa 1954, Died 2004
Deane, Lucas
  • Born circa 1989, Died 2007
DaSilva, Paul
  • Born circa 1989, Died 2009
Dashtirahmatabadi, Elham
  • Born circa 1979, Died 2010
Demerino, Daniel
  • Born circa 1969, Died 2013
Doucette, Rickey
  • Born circa 1986, Died 2014