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
Smith, Lottie (Stamford)
- Born 1884, Died 1930
Slifka, William Richard
- Born circa 1924, Died 1949
Sloman, Kathleen
- Born circa 1925, Died 1952
Sipes, Ann Alberta
- Born circa 1925, Died 1953
Shore, Eddie
- Born circa 1903, Died 1957
Skrypka, Agnes Martha
- Born circa 1941, Died 1967
Steinhoff, Carla Maria
- Born circa 1940, Died 1975
Syer, William
- Born circa 1908, Died 1977
Sidhu, Rupinder
- Born circa 1978, Died 1979
Schwark, Caroline Ann
- Born circa 1969, Died 1981
Soluk, Mary Lou
- Born circa 1957, Died 1981
Spagnoli, Rosario
- Born circa 1921, Died 1981
Stuart, Dewayne
- Born circa 1947, Died 1983
Sabados, Randy
- Born circa 1961, Died 1984
Sutton, Dale
- Born circa 1961, Died 1985
Schrank, Rita
- Born circa 1944, Died 1986
Smith, Jimmy, Jr.
- Born circa 1964, Died 1989
Schuster, Gerry Robert Anthony
- Born 1990, Died 1990
Sicurella, Victoria
- Born circa 1959, Died 1991
Sarao, Ranbir Kaur
- Born circa 1960, Died 1992
Seraphin, Jane
- Born circa 1950, Died 1992
Sidhu, Amrik Singh
- Born circa 1937, Died 1992
Sidhu, Surinder
- Born circa 1943, Died 1992
Shepherd, Mariah
- Born 1994, Died 1994
Smook, James William
- Born circa 1957, Died 1995
Saunders, Beau
- Born circa 1976, Died 1997
Simon-Took, Tristin
- Born 1996, Died 1997
Stonebridge, Christopher Andrew
- Born circa 1976, Died 1999
Serson, William Mark
- Born circa 1978, Died 2001
Surette, James
- Born circa 1959, Died 2006
Sherzady, Shaheen
- Born circa 1984, Died 2007
Smith, Dale James
- Born circa 1984, Died 2008
Swistak, Michael
- Born circa 1976, Died 2012
Sullivan, Michael
- Born circa 1962, Died 2013
Steer, Margaret Elizabeth
- Born circa 1958, Died 2014
Sitter, Ernie
- Born circa 1957, Died 2014
