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
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
Roll of Honour - World War II
Hacking, D.B.
Haddow, Alex B.
Hagerman, Arnold
Haggerty, Alexander
Haggerty, James A.
Halcrow, J.G.
Hall, George Vernon
Hall, James Henry
Hall, Joseph Paul
Halliday, George
Halliday, Robt. H.
Halstead, Warren
Hamann, Chas. Wm.
Hamilton, Alfred
Hamilton, George D.
Hamilton, Harry Robt.
Hamilton, James E.
Hamilton, T.B.
Hamilton, W.J.
Hamula, M.V.
Hancock, Allan C.
Hankinson, Leonard
Hannigan, Marvin Jos.
Hansen, Aksel
Hanson, H.S.
Hanson, Peter Chas.
Harden, W.R.
Haroly, D.R.
Harris, Albert Leslie
Harris, Lloyd A.
Harris, Samuel H.
Harrison, Clark
Harrison, Eric
Harrison, Geo. Albert
Harrison, Orval Thomas
Harrison, Reginald Ratchford
Harrop, D.E.
Harte, Samuel Daniel
Hartley, T.E.
Hartnett, Thos. Jos.
Harvey, Ronald E.
Hastings, Adam
Hatcher, J.A.
Hawke, C.W.
Hawkins, R.J.
Hawthorne, R.T.
Hay, George
Haycock, Kenneth A.G.
Hayhurst, Thomas E., E.D.
Hayman, C.M.
Hayward, Thomas
Hazell, Raymond H.
Hazlett, S.A.
Heard, Robt. Dalton
Hearn, J.H.
Hearnden, S.B.
Hedley, Wm. James
Hedman, Ira Harry
Heifetz, Leizer
Henderson, Alfred James
Henderson, Murray H.
Henley, Ernest
Henry, Irwin Norman
Henry, Norman Walter
Henry, Robt. G.
Hepburn, Peter Brodie
Herman, T.
Herod, Richd. C.
Herrington, Oliver Alexander
Hewson, Sydney Dalton
Hickey, Chas. Wm.
Hickmore, Arthur James
Hildreth, Chas. Clifford
Hill, Kenneth
Hill, Leonard Geo.
Hill, Walter
Hill, William
Hillier, Robert
Hilts, J.D.
Hindle, Percy Samuel
Hineman, G.S.
Hinton, H.F.
Hitchins, F.J.
Hnatiw, Steve
Hoath, David Elgin
Hobbs, Wilbert Charles John
Hodgson, Wilfred
Hodichack, John Carl
Hodson, Arthur E.
Holder, G.R.
Holditch, Walter Lloyd
Holenchuk, William
Holland, James Frederick
Hollingsworth, William West
Holmes, Frank
Holmes, John B.
Holyer, Jabez Griffiths
Honsberger, Verdun
Hooks, James
Hooper, Raymond Earl
Hopkins, Harold
Hopkins, Samuel
Hopkinson, George Gordon
Horn, Albert
Horne, Robert Ernest
Horsley, Lyle William
Houck, A.J.
House, Brooks Earl
House, Charles Edward Wm. Joseph
Howarth, Leonard
Howell, V.
Howick, Frank Ernest
Hubley, C.P.
Hubley, H.
Huffman, Victor
Hughes, Alfred J.
Hughes, David Anderson
Hughes, Harold Branscombe
Hughes, Patrick
Hughes, Robt. Alexander
Hughes, Walter H.
Hughson, E.G.
Hume, R.F.
Humphrey, C.L.
Humphrey, Gordon F.
Hunt, Albert
Hunter, D.R.
Hunter, Robt. Gordon
Hurd, W.T.
Hurst, Carman J.C.
Hurst, James Roy
Huskins, R.J.
Hutchings, Lloyd Warren
Hutchings, Monty F.
Hyde, D.R.
Hysert, Francis O.
