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 1811, Died 1891
- Born circa 1893, Died 1969
- Born circa 1954, Died 1975
- Born circa 1949, Died 1976
- Born circa 1928, Died 1977
- Born circa 1963, Died 1979
- Born circa 1961, Died 1979
- Born circa 1941, Died 1981
- Born circa 1928, Died 1982
- Born circa 1979, Died 1983
- Born circa 1932, Died 1983
- Born circa 1944, DIed 1984
- Born circa 1939, Died 1985
- Born circa 1966, Died 1985
- Born circa 1968, Died 1985
- Born circa 1962, Died 1986
- Born circa 1956, Died 1986
- Born circa 1959, Died 1988
- Born circa 1954, Died 1988
- Born circa 1933, Died 1990
- Born circa 1954, Died 1991
- Born circa 1956, Died 1991
- Born circa 1969, Died 1994
- Born circa 1964, Died 1994
- Born circa 1971, Died 1995
- Born circa 1969, Died 1999
- Born circa 1941, Died 1999
- Born circa 1931, Died 2000
- Born circa 1969, Died 2005
- Born circa 1988, Died 2007
- Born circa 1948, Died 2009