Study Halls at Central Library, Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park and Waterdown branches are open Thursday May 22, 8pm-Midnight. The planned Thursday closure for maintenance is cancelled.
Study Halls Open Thursday May 22
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Published:
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 5:15pm
Bell Outage - Intermittent Outages
Bell is experiencing intermittent outages, which may impact some HPL services. Bell is working on a solution. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 10:15am
Construction Work at Sherwood Branch
On Thursday, May 15, the library reopens with normal hours but with the following service limitations:
- 1st Floor is closed to the public
- Limited browsing collections of Express Adult Fic and Express DVDs are available on the 2nd Floor
- Holds pickup is available on the 2nd Floor
- Reduced number of public computers on 2nd Floor
- Printing and copying available on 2nd Floor
- Seating capacity is reduced
- All 2nd Floor collections (teen, children, and graphic novels) are available
- Parking, washroom and elevator access are not affected
Please refer to hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program listings. Most programs will continue as normal on the 2nd Floor or in the basement.
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Published:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 2:30pm
All Branches Closed - May 30, Staff Professional Development
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 30 for Staff Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is not available. HPL's online card registration, catalogue and eResources are not available until 5pm due to scheduled maintenance. All branches reopen Saturday May 31.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, May 12, 2025 - 8:00am
Bookmobile Service Cancellations
The Friday May 30 Bookmobile visits to Huntington Park, Winona and Maplewood Avenue are cancelled.
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Bookmobile Stop:
Published:
Friday, May 9, 2025 - 8:00am
Turner Park Branch - Roof Repair
Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions are expected to continue until the end of June. Thank you for your patience.
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Published:
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Relocation in May
Until Saturday May 31, the Ancaster Branch is temporarily relocated to the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The Wilson Street branch is closed for a roof and HVAC replacement.
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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
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
McCullough Collection
Box #5
April 5, 1941,
January 3, 1942 - April 11, 1942,
January 2, 1943 - December 31, 1943
April 5, 1941 London Landmarks
January 3, 1942 The British Spirit
January 17, 1942 Sutherlands Hamilton
January 24, 1942 The Stage Coach Age
January 31, 1942 The Old Crystal Palace
February 7, 1942 Hamilton Newspaperdom (1869)
February 14, 1942 Hamilton in Fifty-Seven
February 21, 1942 Back to the Fifties
February 28, 1942 Old Time Advertisers
March 7, 1942 The Old Verandas - and Other Things
March 14, 1942 The Old Bookshops
March 21, 1942 The Open Door - A Medley of Memories (#1)
March 28, 1942 " (#2)
April 4, 1942 " (#3)
April 11, 1942 The Old Gore Bank
January 2, 1943 Crozier of the Terror. Recalling the Franklin Expedition (1845-1848) (#1)
January 9, 1943 " (#2)
January 16, 1943 Dear Old Dundas
January 23, 1943 More Brief Biographies
January 30, 1943 Choirs of Fifty Years Ago (#1)
February 6, 1943 " (#2)
February 13, 1943 Neighbourhood Names
February 20, 1943 Hotel on Wheels
February 27, 1943 Boarding Round
March 6, 1943 Scouting and Transport in War
March 13, 1943 Past Years...Being Some Reminiscences of Charles R. McCullough (#1)
March 20, 1943 " (#2)
March 27, 1943 " (#3)
April 3, 1943 Old Days - Old Ways (#1)
April 10, 1943 " (#2)
April 17, 1943 " (#3)
April 24, 1943 " (#4)
May 1, 1943 A Great Queen's Father
May 8, 1943 The Pioneers (#1)
May 15, 1943 " (#2)
May 22, 1943 The Monuments
May 29, 1943 The Pioneers (#3)
June 5, 1943 " (#4)
June 12, 1943 " (#5)
June 19, 1943 An XVIII Century Magazine
June 26, 1943 Hamilton's First Settlers
July 3, 1943 A Tribune of '83
July 10, 1943 A Spectator of 1852 (#1)
July 17, 1943 " (#2)
July 24, 1943 Old Time Advertisers
July 31, 1943 The Hungry Years
August 7, 1943 Heroine of 1812
August 14, 1943 Tales of the Great
August 21, 1943 A Descant on Doctors
September 4, 1943 Gentleman Johnnie Burgoyne
September 11, 1943 Story of Jane McCrea
September 18, 1943 Castle Dangerous
September 25, 1943 The Moores and Others
October 2, 1943 Just Seventy Years Ago (#1)
October 9, 1943 " (#2)
October 16, 1943 A Visit to Dundurn
October 23, 1943 A Brilliant and Beloved Bishop
October 30, 1943 A Canadian Leonidas (#1)
November 6, 1943 " (#2)
November 13, 1943 The Carrolls of Rockbay (#1)
November 20, 1943 " (#2)
November 27, 1943 Ninety-Nine Years Ago
December 11, 1943 Wits, Wags and Bigwigs
December 18, 1943 Tales That Were Told
December 24, 1943 Christmas Eve and Day, 1852
December 31, 1943 New Year's Eve and Day, 1852-1853
