April 28: National Day of Mourning

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.

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.

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.

www.hpl.ca/ancaster

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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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Affected Branch: Central Library
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.

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

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

A (55) B (156) C (164) D (79) E (35) F (59) G (84) H (153) I (7) J (49) K (40) L (81) M (171) N (26) O (13) P (79) Q (3) R (83) S (180) T (75) U (1) V (17) W (122) Y (14) Z (2)


Sadler, John
Sadler, Oliver E.
Sambrook, John
Sams, Arthur
Samuel, Alexander
Sandercock, W.G.
Sanders, A.E.
Sanders, Arthur
Sanders, Walter H.
Sandham, Robert
Sands, Serg. Major
Sanger, Fred. John
Saunders, Arthur
Saunders, T.M.
Saunders, Thomas
Saunders, William S.
Saunders, Wm. G.
Savage, Joseph
Sawle, J.K.R.
Sawle, Wm. T.
Sayer, M.
Saywell, Samuel
Schofield, Walter
Scholes, John Arthur
Schrupp, William
Scott, Ellis
Scott, James
Scott, John
Scott, R.B.
Scott, T.E.
Scott, Wilfred Charles
Scrawley, Walter H.
Scriver, Earl W.
Seager, George
Seele, Bold
Selbie, Robert Joseph
Seley, Joseph Wilfred
Service, R.H.
Sewell, Roy
Shannon, Thos. C.
Shardlow, Henry
Sharrock, William
Shaw, Cuthbert
Shaw, Herbert
Shaw, James
Shaw, John
Sheldon, William Ed.
Shelter, Geo. Edward
Shelton, W.E.
Sherman, Arthur
Shewbridge, Trayton
Shidler, P.
Shillabeer, George
Shipley, F.
Shipley, Jack
Shipman, Ernest
Shoesmith, William H.
Sholters, George H.
Short, Frank
Siddall, George E.
Siddell, Edward
Silcock, C.C.
Sim, Charles D.
Sim, Malick
Simkins, Thomas
Simmons, A.R.
Simmons, Wm.
Simms, Thomas H.
Simon, John A.
Simons, A.T.
Simons, Steven
Simons, Thomas
Simons, Wilfred L.
Simpkins, Henry Richard
Simpson, Clarence Albert
Simpson, David
Simpson, John
Simpson, W.N.
Sims, Douglas C.
Singleton, L.J.
Skedden, Charles, E.L.
Skeden, Matthew
Skeith, James Joseph
Skill, A.T.
Skinner, W.B.
Slack, Francis
Slack, Francis Joseph
Slack, Wm.
Slade, Wm. D.
Slater, Arthur F.
Slater, John
Slater, Percy
Sleightholme, Geo. H.
Slessor, George Harry
Small, Harold Christopher
Smart, Charles E.
Smarth, George
Smiley, Russell
Smith Vernon Wilbert
Smith, Francis
Smith, George J.R.
Smith, Harold
Smith, Harvey
Smith, Henry
Smith, John
Smith, John L.
Smith, Lee
Smith, Roy Brant
Smith, Thomas
Smith, W.H.
Snider, George Manley
Sole, John Wm.
Somach, S.
Somerville, David M.
Souter, J. Mitchell
South, John Thomas
Southam, Gordon Hamilton
Southgate, E.J.
Southorn, John J.
Sparling, Charles Ashbury
Spaulding, David Innes
Speller, Frank C.
Spencer, Robert F.
Springate, Percy Wm.
Springer, John A.
Squibbs, Wm. John
St. Croix. J.G.
Stagg, Charles
Stammess, J.
Stanley, William
Staples, Arthur H.
Stapley, Norval Douglas
Steadman, J.N.
Steedman, G.F.
Steele, Gilbert
Stengel, John W.
Stephen, John L.
Sterling, Robert M
Stevens, Albert E.
Stevenson, John
Stewart, Alex. B.
Stewart, Donald
Stewart, James
Stewart, Mackie O.
Stewart, Robert
Stewart, Walter C.
Stewart, Walter Wm.
Still, Geoffrey
Still, W. Bruce
Stinson, F.H.
Stinson, Thomas
Stirton, J.W.
Stock, Frederick Halsey
Stockdale, Harry
Stockdale, Leonard
Stokes, Ernest
Stone, Victor A.
Storry, G.W.
Storry, Geo. W.
Stout, R.T.
Stout, Richard A.
Stow, William H.
Strathy, F. Stuart
Street, John
Stride, Herbert
Strong, Frank
Struthers,, J.A.
Stubbing, Gleeson E.
Supert, Charles H.
Sutcliffe, Frank
Sutherland, Hugh
Sutherland, Thomas B.
Sutterby, William Alex.
Swain, Arnold
Swarbrick, Charles A.
Swarbrick, Lewis
Swayze, Clarke
Sweeting, John
Sykes, James
Symons, J.H.