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
Hackett, T.E.
Hagan, Clarence
Haggart, Arthur
Haley, Albert
Haley, Edward C.
Hall, A.
Hall, Edward
Hall, John
Halls, Percy C.
Halton, Robert
Hamilton, Aylmer James
Hamilton, David
Hamilton, Frank M.
Hamilton, James
Hamilton, Robert L.
Hamilton, William J.
Hammill, Samuel A.
Hampson, John
Hamson, Fred
Hancock, A.W.
Hanna, William H.
Hanney, William
Hansford, Frederick Augustus
Harding, John
Harding, Leonard
Harley, Ben
Harling, Harry
Harnsworth, Wm.
Harpham, W.
Harries, Alex. Howell
Harriott, C.E.
Harris, John Allan
Harse, Edgar Albert
Harsley, William
Harvey, Charles Etherington
Harwood, William
Hatfield, H.J.
Havens, William
Hawkey, Roy R.
Hawkins, James
Hawkins, James Anthony
Hawkins, Richard Rawdon
Hawkins, William Thomas
Hay, John
Hayes, Donald G.
Haygarth, Arthur James
Haynes, Frank
Hays, John
Haythorne, Samuel
Head, William Henry
Headon, Nathan B.
Hearn, A.H.
Heasman, Charles
Heddle, Malcolm
Hedges, Henry
Helliwell, Harry
Heming, Alfred Townlye
Heming, T.B.
Hendershott, Fred.
Henderson, D.Howard
Henderson, Ernest F.
Henderson, James
Henderson, Joseph
Henderson, Lionel G.
Henderson, Walter Carlton
Hendrey, Charles
Henley, Lionel F.
Hennessey, Fred.
Hennessey, William A.
Henning, Alfred
Hepworth, Harry
Herron, Achilis
Heslip, Henry
Hewitt, J.W.
Hewitt, Thomas
Hewson, Howard S.
Heyworth, Wm.
Higenell, F.W.
Higgin, Fred
Hill, Albert
Hill, Arthur Alfred
Hill, E.W.
Hill, Jack
Hill, Maurice
Hill, Robert M.
Hill, William E.
Hillis, Charles R.
Hills, Charles
Hills, William James
Hilton, James
Hilton, James M.
Hinchcliffe, Frank
Hines, James William
Hobbs, Sydney
Hobden, Frank
Hodges, F.J.
Hodges, Henry
Hodgkinson, John
Hodson, William J.
Hoey, John
Hogarth, Charles A.
Hogg, Samuel
Hogle, Claude
Holbrough, William
Holdsworth, F.W.
Holland, Bartie
Holland, Frank D.
Holland, Geo. K.
Hollingsworth, Alfred
Hollingsworth, Robert
Hollingsworth, Walter
Holmes, Leon A.
Holton, Robert
Honey, David F.
Honey, Frank
Hooker, F.S.
Hopkins, Wm.
Hopkinson, Merwyn
Hopkinson, William
Hore, Fred
Horning, John
Hornsby, Bertram H.
Horse, E.A.
Horwood, William
Hotrum, Louis
Hough, Joseph Nicholson
Houle, Adelard
Houston, William H.
Howard, Frank
Howe, Gilbert
Howe, Robert
Howe, Robert S.
Howie, Graham
Huddleston, Percy John
Hudson, Leslie F.
Hughes, Albert G.
Hughes, George Samuel
Hughes, S.
Hughes, Stepheno Henry
Hull, A.
Hull, Joseph
Hull, Reg. Armitage
Hulsman, Chester H.
Humphrey, T.W.
Humphrey, Thomas
Hunsley, George
Hunt, Saville H.
Hunt, William
Hunter, John
Hunter, Robert
Hunter, William E.
Hutchings, W.J.
Hyder, Percy A.
