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 II
Paff, W.A.
Page, Ernest Wm.
Page, Thos.
Palava, Edw. Henry
Palmer, D.C.
Palmer, Herbert James
Paquette, M.T.
Parent, C.A.
Park, William Robert
Parrish, Charles William
Passant, Thelma F.
Pastor, Frank
Pate, F.P.
Patrick, William Adamson
Patterson, Alvin John
Patterson, Edward
Patterson, Gordon Jos.
Patterson, James A.
Patterson, Kenneth
Patterson, Leo Harkness
Patterson, Welby Lloyd
Pattinson, Frank K.
Patton, Dennis Royal
Pawsey, F.C.
Peaker, Allen
Pearson, James Charles
Pearson, Wm. James
Peart, Davidson R.
Pendergast, Thomas Aug.
Pendleton, Cecil L.
Penley, Walter
Pennington, Stuart
Peresky, Andrew
Perkins, W.H.
Perron, Gerald
Perry, Edward Gabriel
Peters, Lawrence
Peters, Robt. J.
Petrucci, Harold M.
Pettigrew, Harold M.
Pettit, Jack
Phillips, Charles Edward
Phillips, Wilfred James
Picard, Alfred Alex.
Pickard, David Leslie
Picken, Douglas J.
Pilley, Henry G.
Pirie, John Charles
Pitkanen, W.
Place, Jos. Wm.
Plank, Carl M.
Poag, Herbert Victor
Poag, Russell V.
Poley, Harold Edw.
Pollard, D.
Pollitt, Kenneth William
Pollitt, Kenneth Wm.
Poniedzielski, Josef
Pope, Ernest G.
Porter, Frank Ferrier
Powers, Norman
Preall, Douglas Thornton
Prentice, Thomas
Presnail, Wm. Payne
Pretsell, Andrew R.L.
Price, Daniel Miller
Prince, Henry Nixon
Prince, John Evans
Prine, William
Pringle, Aldred M.
Pringlemeir, Leo Francis
Proctor, Wm. Norman
Prough, W.A.
Proulx, Albert
Pruder, Harvey
Prugh, John Shirley
Purdy, Ivan L.
Pye, Geo. Yaxley
Pyke, Bertam Isaac
