The last day of Study Hall is Thursday, June 25. The service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Canada Day Closure - All Branches
All HPL Branches are closed on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is off the road. Regular service hours resume on Thursday, July 2. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Ancaster Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 1:00pm
Locke Branch - Exterior Neighbourhood Filming
From June 21 to June 27, filming activities, production vehicles and film equipment will be located on:
- West side, Kent Street between Homewood Avenue and Aberdeen Avenue
- East side Locke Street between Homewood Avenue and Stanley Street
- South side of Homewood Avenue
Parking may be limited at times when visiting Locke Branch. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Construction work at Barton Branch
The entrance to the Barton Branch parking lot off of Milton St. is currently inaccessible due to construction. The parking lot can still be accessed via the alley off Fullerton St. during this time.
Published:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 9:15am
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.
Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Wednesday, June 24:
- Swansea - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler - Cancelled
- Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - Cancelled
Saturday, June 27:
- Stoney Creek Arena - Cancelled
- Riverdale - Cancelled
- Discovery Centre - 3-4pm instead
Tuesday, June 30:
- Greencedar - Cancelled
- Mountview - Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Keefer Pamphlets – R
Railroad from St. Louis to San Francisco. Boston Plan. To complete, In Two Years, The Telegraph, from San Francisco to St. Louis, Memphis, and Chicago, and to all other parts of the United States. And to complete this Rail Road Communication in Four Years.
Boston: Dutton and Wentworth, Printers, 1849
[24]
vol. 9 #7
mf #863
Rapport du Comite de L'Eau, soumettant les Rapports des Ingenieurs sur les Nouveaux Aqueducs de Montreal
Montreal: John Lovell, 1854
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vol. 1 #8
mf #844
Reality Versus Fiction. A Review of a Pamphlet Published at Charleston, S.C., entitled "The Union, Past and Future, How It Works And How To Save It." Now Answered by a Citizen of Boston.
Boston: Redding & Co., 1850
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vol. 3 #23
mf #846
Robb, James
Agricultural Progress. An Outline of the Course of Improvement in Agriculture considered as a business, an art, and a science, with special reference to New Brunswick By James Robb, M.D. Professor of Chemistry and Natural History, King’s College, Fredericton. Printed for the New Brunswick Society for the encouragement of Agriculture, Home Manufactures, and Commerce
Fredericton: J. Simpson, 1856
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vol. 3 #2
mf #846
Robb, James
Collegiate Education. An Oration delivered at The Encaenia in King’s College, Fredericton, June 26, 1856 by J. Robb, M.D., Professor of Chemistry and Natural History, Corresponding Member of the American Academy of Sciences, of the Boston Natural History Society, &c.
Fredericton: J. Simpson, 1856
[]
vol. 3 #5
mf #846
Robb, James
Oration Delivered at The Encaenia in King’s College Fredericton, June 24, 1852 by J. Robb, M.D. Professor of Chemistry and Natural History, Corresponding Member of the American Academy of Sciences, of the Boston Natural History Society, &c. Published by request of the College Council
Fredericton: John Simpson, 1852
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vol. 3 #6
mf #846
Robb, James
Oration Delivered at The Encaenia in King’s College Fredericton, June 28, 1849 by J. Robb, M.D. Professor of Chemistry and Natural History Published by request of the College Council
Fredericton: John Simpson, 1850
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vol. 3 #7
mf #846
Rochester and Corning railroad
Report of Charles B. Stuart, Civil Engineer, on the Rochester and Corning Rail Road, May 1, 1847
Rochester: Press of Jerome & Brother, Daily American Office, 1848
[15 +illus.]
vol. 9 #3
mf #863
