All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, May 18, and Victoria Day, Monday, May 19. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall services are not available. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca.
On Tuesday, May 13, a fire drill will be held at 11 am at Central Library. You may visit the Barton or Locke Branches as alternate locations for your library needs. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions are expected to continue until the end of June. Thank you for your patience.
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.
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.
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.
The first phase of renovations continues at the Sherwood Branch. 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

Spectator File S-5 n.d.
No Date (nd)
nd Burlington Police
nd Conservation Area
nd Football Hall of Fame
nd Hamilton Place
nd Hamilton Place - contacts
nd IODE
nd MacDonald, Jim, Outdoor Editor. Deceased
nd Men #1
Jimmy Thompson - Jan. 11, 1958 Deceased. (re swim)
Det. Sgt. John Harrison. OPP
Don McLean - Lawyer
Rev. David Marshall - St. Enoch's
Rev. Mills - Ang.
Agro
Macdonald
Rev. McWilliams Aug. 13, 1977
Ivan Miller (deceased)
Ian Deans
nd Men #2
Dr. Price - Education
Dr. Potter
Dr. Ferrie - Bangladesh babies
Carl Maida - 1975 Dec.
Claude Wagner - Jan. 1976
nd Men. Singles Not Pub. #3
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Jim Carr
Chuck Matchen
Mr. Oliver
nd Mohawk College orientation
nd Niponia Japanese Home. Beamsville
nd Police
Police Chief Welsh
OPP Constable W. Bourne - Sioux Lookout
nd Police. RCMP Officers
nd Pope John Paul
nd Prominent People. Hamilton Area
Murray Allen, J.P.
RBG Director of Rose. Arthur Paterson
Cec Taylor back in office
nd Roy Bonisteel
nd Sewing column. Helen Johnson
nd Squash
nd Stoney Creek (incl Field House March 11, 1954)
nd Stoney Creek. Battlefield House
nd Urban Renewal Hamilton
nd Urban Renewal & Old Houses in Disrepair