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
Waddell, George
Wade, J.
Wager, Robert
Wainwright, Robert J.
Wakeham, Joseph H.
Wakelin, Joseph
Waldrum, Dan
Walker, Frank
Walker, Frederick
Walker, J.
Walker, William James
Waller, James Henry
Waller, John Charles
Walter, Archie
Walters, Archie
Walton, Walter F.
Warner, J.
Warren, B.H.
Warren, Robert
Warry, C.V.
Wartman, Alvin
Warwick, Alfred
Warwick, Wm. H.
Washington, Hubert Howells
Waters, Harry
Waters, James
Watham, Alfred
Watson, Alex. Scott
Watson, Alfred
Watson, Basil
Watson, N.D.
Watson, Thomas Edward
Watt, Edward Melvin
Watt, George
Watt, R.S.
Watt, Robert
Wattam, Richard
Weatherill, C.G.P.
Weatherspoon, A.
Weatherston, James
Weaver, Cecil R.
Webb, Wm.
Webber, Walker B.
Weber, George Roy
Webster, Ernest Fala
Webster, Harold S.
Weir, Arthur Graham
Weir, John
Welch, F.C.
Welland, Jos. F.
Wells, Albert E.
Wells, H.
Wells, Herbert C.
Wellwood, W.J.
Welsh, Bert
Westhorp, Arthur
Wheatley, John
White Ed. W.
White, Alexander D.
White, Henry Arthur
White, John
White, Joseph
White, M.B.
Whitfield, Fred.
Whittle, Herbert
Wickens, Leonard
Wignall, John William
Wilcox, W.H.
Wild, John M.
Wild, Samuel
Wild, Wm. John
Wilkins, Leonard
Wilkins, R.W.
Wilkinson, Geo.
Wilkinson, James
Wilkinson, Wm.
Will, Claud
Willey, Alfred
William, Herbert Wm.
Williams, Maurice
Williams, Roger D.
Willis, Thomas
Wilson, Alex.
Wilson, Andrew
Wilson, Chas.
Wilson, James Ernest
Wilson, Lewis
Wilson, Richard J.
Wilson, Robert Bawden
Wilson, Robert Budford
Wilson, William
Wilson, Wm. James
Windsor, Harry Ernest
Wish, James G.
Witt, F.
Woelke, Reginald
Wood, Arthur
Wood, Charles
Wood, Ernest
Wood, William
Woodcroft, Leo L.
Woods, George
Woods, Sidney O.
Woodsworth, Alex
Woolacott, Edwards
Wooley, Clifford
Wooley, Clifford T.
WooWootton, Alfred
Worseley, George
Wotherspoon, Matthew
Wragg, Fred
Wrennick, E.J.
Wretham, Alfred
Wright, A.R.
Wright, Arthur
Wright, Edwin
Wright, J.T.
Wright, J.V.
Wright, Mashack
Wright, W.R.
Wylie, James Archibald
Wyllie, Francis
