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 I
Bailey, L.H.
Bailey, Nathaniel
Bailey, Roy
Baillie, Nathaniel
Baker, Chester
Baker, Elmer
Baker, J.
Baker, Walter T.
Bale, W.H.
Ball, E.H.
Ball, James
Barker, Cecil R.
Barnard, Geo. H.
Barnes, Albert
Barnes, Albert L.
Barrie, Harold
Barron, John
Baskett, William H.
Batchelor, Frank D.
Bates, George
Bates, George A.
Battler, Robert
Baylis, Albert
Bayne, Egerton
Beach, Fred
Beach, John F.
Beach, William
Beadon, N.B.
Beale, Alfred
Beaumont, Edwin F.
Beckett, William H.
Begin, Osmand J.C.
Behan, J.G.
Bell, Harry
Bell, Salethiel
Bell, William
Bell, William Harry
Belnap, William
Belton, Charles H.
Bennett, Frank
Bennett, Fred
Bennett, Stanley
Berry, Harold
Berry, Joseph B.
Bertram, J.K.
Bertrand, W.
Best, A.F.
Best, Alfred
Beveridge, Sam. F.
Bews, Russell
Beyer, Arthur F.
Bibby, John R.
Bicker, E.H.
Biggar, Roy Warren
Bingham, Alex. John
Binkham, Charles W.
Binkley, Allen
Binkley, J.R.
Birthwhistle, George S.
Black, R.
Blackwood, James
Blaney, N.
Blank, Sidney H.
Blount, Isaiah
Blundell, J.R.
Blunden, Charles
Boa, William H.
Boardman, Albert E.
Bodden, Cornelius
Boden, Walter
Bolingbrooke, Charles
Bolton, Joseph
Bolton, L.A.
Bonham, Jack E.
Booker, C. Stewart
Booker, James L.
Booth, Stanley
Bosher, Fred
Bott, C.C.
Bottrill, Herbert
Bowden, John
Bower, Albert E.
Bowerbank, Ernest A.
Bowerbank, Jack
Bowers, Alfred S.
Bowland, Benjamin John
Bowles, Robert
Boyd, M.B.H.
Boyes, James
Boyes, James Golloway
Boyes, Reginald
Boyes, Wm. R.
Bradfield, Jack
Bradfield, John
Bradley, Herbert Franklin
Brailsford, Harry
Brain, H.E.
Brain, Thomas W.
Brake, G.
Brake, Geoffrey
Bramer, William John
Brant, Cameron D
Branton, Sam
Breaume, Robert W.
Breckon, William
Bremner, Reginald Roy
Briefley, Fred
Brink, A.D.
Brisbane, William
Brittain, Leonard Frank
Broadbent, N.
Brockbank, Henry
Brogan, Thomas F.
Brooks, Alfred
Brooks, Stanley
Brown Wm. Ormiston
Brown, Alex
Brown, Cecil H.
Brown, Ernest Victor
Brown, H.W.
Brown, Harry
Brown, Hugh P.
Brown, John
Brown, Oliver P.
Brown, Ralph
Brown, Thomas
Brown, W.J.
Brown, Walter
Brown, William C.
Brown, William Wesley
Brown. George
Brownlie, Alex
Bruce, Robert
Bryant, Charles
Bryant, Frank
Bryant, R.M.
Bryers, Roberts
Buchanan, James
Buckley, Edward
Buckthorpe, William
Bull, Alex.
Bullock, Reginald Henry
Bunn, Morris Roy
Bunn, Roy
Burgess, Albert Thomas
Burgess, Charles
Burgess, Ernest T.
Burgess, George
Burley, W.F.
Burnett, Roy
Burns, Thomas J.
Burton, Arnold M
Burtwell, Charles G.
Bush, Sidney
Buzza, J.
Byron, Edward
