The computer lab on the 1st floor is currently out of order. There are limited public computers available on the 2nd floor. Printing and photocopying are still available. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Due to day-long IT maintenance (7am-5pm), the following branches are closed on Sunday, June 22: Central Library, Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown. Sunday service hours resume on Sunday, June 29.
Please note that the HPL catalogue, Library accounts, and online resources will not be available during this time frame. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Due to Staff training, the Westdale Branch will open at 10am on Monday, June 16. You may visit Central Library and the Dundas Branch as your next nearest locations for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.
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.
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.
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.
Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing
Galt - 26 March 1955, 30 November 1963
Garafraxa Road - 10 June 1961
Georgetown - 7 April 1956, 10 February 1962
Glanford Station - 1 March 1952
Glen Morris - 22 June 1963
Glen Williams - 16 June 1962
Goderich - 4 August 1956
Goderich Salt Mine - 14 November 1959
Gold Rush in Southern Ontario - 29 December 1962
Grafton - 8 August 1959
Grand Bend - 23 July 1960
Grand River - 16 August 1958, 30 August 1958
Grand River Region - 23 August 1958
Grand River Veterans - 21 February 1959
Grand Valley - 1 March 1958
Grassie - 11 August 1951, 1 June 1963
Great Lakes - 5 January 1957
Greensville - 20 October 1951, 26 January 1963
Grimsby - 19 May 1951, 22 May 1957, 12 April 1958, 18 February 1961, 20 June 1964
Grimsby, England - 7 June 1958
Grimsby Beach - 25 August 1951
Grimsby, North. Township - 9 April 1955
Guelph - 17 December 1955, 3 August 1963