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)


London, Bartholomew
  • Died 1801
Lindsay, Homer C.
  • Died 1923
Lawrence, Sidney
  • Died 1937
Lazic, Jelena
  • Born circa 1922, Died 1957
Lefler, Norm
  • Born circa 1926, Died 1975
Ludkin, Erin
  • Born circa 1972, Died 1975
Labadi, Imre James
  • Born circa 1936, Died 1976
Lake, Marjorie
  • Born circa 1908, Died 1977
Langendoean, Everett
  • Born circa 1931, Died 1978
Lapointe, Robert
  • Born circa 1938, Died 1982
Leite, Agueda
  • Born circa 1929, Died 1983
Leite, Manuel
  • Born circa 1929, Died 1983
Lepinski, Domenic
  • Born circa 1916, Died 1983
Lewis, James Robert
  • Born circa 1959, Died 1984
Lightheart, Frank
  • Born circa 1958, Died 1984
Little, Catherine Ann
  • Born circa 1962, Died 1984
Longboat, Stephen Edward
  • Born circa 1956, Died 1991
Lax, Morris
  • Born 1921, Died 1992
Longboat, Craig
  • Born circa 1976, Died 1995
Lindsay, Jean
  • Born circa 1924, Died 1996
Lindsay, Deborah
  • Born circa 1964, Died 2004
Lopez, Armando
  • Born circa 1953, Died 2004
Legacy, Cohen
  • Born 2008, Died 2008