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
MacCormack, Stanley
MacDowell, J.
MacFarland, F.M.
MacFarlane, Alexander
MacFarlane, James H.
Mackenzie, Andrew S.
Macklow, John
MacMillan, Harry
Malkin, Edward S.
Mallory, Harry
Mallory, Henry
Manuch, Norman
Maples, R.F.
Marchant, Cyril Gordon
Marchington, John
Marichin, Isaac B.
Markham, Norman C.
Markle, Norman A.
Marriott, W.
Marriott, William
Marsh, James W.
Marshall William R.
Marshall, Frank
Marshall, Waldemar S.
Marshall, William
Martin Fred John
Martin, Herbert
Martin, Leonard
Martin, Thomas C.
Martindale, James
Marwick, James H.
Mason, Henry
Mason, John E.
Massey, Percy
Matheson, Gordon McMichael
Matthes, James
Matthews, Charles
Matthias, Frederick
Mauchan, Isaac Benzie
Maxwell, Norman Clyde
Maxwell, Wm.
May, James
May, John
Maynard, George
Maynard, Jack
Maynard, James
McAlpine, David
McCabe, Hugh Wilson
McCabe, Ross Hunter
McCallum, David
McCallum, John
McCan, Thomas
McCaskill, James
McCasskell, Kenneth
McClintock, James
McColl, Neil
McColl, William
McConochie, David James
McCormick, Stanley
McCoy, Joseph
McCreath, George M.
McCue, John
McDonald, Alexander
McDowell, John
McFadden, George
McFarlane, William
McGillivary, Alex. G.
McGregor, Cortland A.
McHarg, David
McInnes, David
McIntosh, George Alex.
McIntyre, Alexander
McIntyre, J.W.
McKay, Howard
McKelvie, Thomas
McLaren, F.G.
McLaren, Richard Juson
McLaren, Wm.
McLeish, James M
McLeod, Daniel E.
McLeod, George
McLeod, Stanley S.
McLucas, Hugh
McMillan, Harry
McNerlan, Joseph
McPherson, Charles
McRoberts, James
McTavish, John
Meade, Vernon W.
Meanwell, George H.
Meehan, Thomas J.
Meek, William J.
Mepham, Percy H.
Mepham, Robert
Mepham, Walter A.
Merkley, Willis
Merrick, George Ernest
Mewburn, John Chilton
Mewes, John
Middleton, Wm.
Millar, Charles
Miller, John
Miller, Thos. L.
Millican, Sydney C.
Millington, John
Mills, C.
Mills, Hubert D.
Milne, E.
Milne, Eddy
Minard, A.R.M.C.
Misener, J.A.
Mitchell, Chas. F.
Mitchell, George
Mitchell, Thomas
Mitchell, Thomas M.
Mitchell, Wilfred
Mochrie, John S.
Moffat, Geo. W.
Moffat, Harvey P.
Monck, Ernest R.
Monk, Edwin
Monkman, W.C.
Monney, Arthur
Monney, H.J.
Montagnon, Bernard C. Mc.
Montgomery, James
Montgomery, Ralph C.
Moobrie, John Sharp
Moon, Walter
Moon, William J.
Mooney, Charles
Mooney, Harry Joseph
Mooney, William
Moore, Allan
Moore, David
Moore, E.E. Wentworth
Moore, W.P.
Moorhouse, Fred
Moorhouse, William
Moors, John
Moran, Harry C.
Morehouse, Fred
Moreland, Robert
Morris, A.
Morris, Harold
Morris, John
Morrison, Charles A.
Morrison, David
Morrison, John
Morrison, John J.
Morrison, Stephen N.
Morrow, A.J.
Morton, John
Morwich, James Hugh
Moses, Geo.
Mosher, James
Mott, Leonard T.
Motyer, A.J.
Mount, Roy
Mountain, Thos. F.
Moyer, Percy
Muirhead, Walter Wallace
Muldoon,Peter
Muldson, Peter
Mulligan, George
Mundy, Thomas
Mungo, Thomas
Munro, Hugh
Murray, Ernest C.
Murray, John
Myke, Lorne George
