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
Heslop, John
- Born circa 1811, Died 1891
Harrison, May
- Born circa 1893, Died 1969
Hobbs, Denise
- Born circa 1954, Died 1975
Horncastle, Carol
- Born circa 1949, Died 1976
Hannon, Patrick Joseph
- Born circa 1928, Died 1977
Hill, Barry Arthur
- Born circa 1963, Died 1979
Hodder, Lawrence "Larry"
- Born circa 1961, Died 1979
Hodgin, Peter George
- Born circa 1941, Died 1981
Homewood, Frank Joseph
- Born circa 1928, Died 1982
Hawley, Stewart
- Born circa 1979, Died 1983
Hill, Glenn
- Born circa 1932, Died 1983
Hazzard, Dianne
- Born circa 1944, DIed 1984
Halachan, John
- Born circa 1939, Died 1985
Haralampides, Nicolas (Nick)
- Born circa 1966, Died 1985
Hill, Michele
- Born circa 1968, Died 1985
Hatt, Carol
- Born circa 1962, Died 1986
Hornbeck, Susan Joy
- Born circa 1956, Died 1986
Hirji, Nasir
- Born circa 1959, Died 1988
Hurley, Patrick
- Born circa 1954, Died 1988
Hutchings, Ralston (Ross)
- Born circa 1933, Died 1990
Hachey, Willard
- Born circa 1954, Died 1991
Hofmann, Gert
- Born circa 1956, Died 1991
Heimbecker, Joan
- Born circa 1969, Died 1994
Hiscock, Wray Alexander
- Born circa 1964, Died 1994
Heagle, David
- Born circa 1971, Died 1995
Henderson, Robert
- Born circa 1969, Died 1999
Hill, Gary
- Born circa 1941, Died 1999
Henrickson, William
- Born circa 1931, Died 2000
Hummel, Monika
- Born circa 1969, Died 2005
Haggerty, Paul
- Born circa 1988, Died 2007
Hutt, Ingrid
- Born circa 1948, Died 2009
