Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

Published:
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 2:45pm
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break

The last day of Study Hall is Thursday, June 25. The service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls

Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Canada Day Closure - All Branches

All HPL Branches are closed on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Regular service hours resume on Thursday, July 2. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours

Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Locke Branch - Exterior Neighbourhood Filming

From June 21 to June 27, filming activities, production vehicles and film equipment will be located on:

  • West side, Kent Street between Homewood Avenue and Aberdeen Avenue
  • East side Locke Street between Homewood Avenue and Stanley Street
  • South side of Homewood Avenue

Parking may be limited at times when visiting Locke Branch. Thank you in advance for your patience.

Published:
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Construction work at Barton Branch

The entrance to the Barton Branch parking lot off of Milton St. is currently inaccessible due to construction. The parking lot can still be accessed via the alley off Fullerton St. during this time.

Published:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 9:15am
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.

Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification

Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Bookmobile Service June Modifications 

Saturday, June 27:                

  • Stoney Creek Arena - Cancelled
  • Riverdale - Cancelled
  • Discovery Centre - 3-4pm instead 

Tuesday, June 30:              

  • Greencedar - Cancelled
  • Mountview - Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm

Keefer Pamphlets – B

Barton, James L.
Commerce on the Lakes, and Erie Canal.
Buffalo: Seaver’s Power Presses, Courier Office 1851
[51]
vol. 6 #7
mf #861

 

Bear Mountain Rail Road
Specifications of the Materials and Construction of the Bear Mountain Rail Road, extending from Dauphin to Rauch Gap, Thirty Miles in Length. Put under Contract April 2d, 1844--to be completed September 1st, 1845
Harrisburg Hickok & Cantine, Printers, 1844
[20]
vol. 6 #6
mf #861

 

Bear Mountain Rail-Road Company
Act of incorporation of the Bear Mountain Rail-road Company, with facts and explanatory remarks.
New York: James Van Norden & Co. Printers, 1844
[16 + maps]
vol. 6 #12
mf #861

 

Buffalo, New York Report of the Harbor Committee in relation to an Increase of Harbor Facilities at the city of Buffalo. Approved at a General Meeting, Held Aug. 21, 1847, And Adopted by the Common Council, Aug. 24, 1847.
Buffalo: Jewett, Thomas & Co., Printers, 1847
[54 + map]
vol. 7 #6
mf #862