Bell is experiencing intermittent outages, which may impact some HPL services. Bell is working on a solution. Thank you for your patience.
Bell Outage - Intermittent Outages
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 Professional Development Day. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access service is not available. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. Regular service hours resume Saturday, May 31. Thank you for your understanding.
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
Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing
Ile de France - 5 July 1958
Indian Point - 6 September 1952
Ingersoll - 31 March 1956
Innerkip - 1 August 1953
Innville - 13 June 1953
Isle of Orleans, Quebec - 29 August 1959
Jamestown, Virginia, USA - 13 April 1957
Jarvis - 17 February 1951, 4 February 1961
Jerseyville - 12 May 1951, 20 October 1962
Jordan - 28 July 1951, 6 April 1963
Jordan Harbour - 24 July 1954, 2 July 1960
Kapuskasing - 8 September 1956
Kawartha - 3 October 1959
Kawartha Lakes - 28 May 1960
Keene - 24 September 1960
Kemano - 24 December 1954
Kenilworth - 9 May 1959
Kilbride - 11 November 1950, 24 February 1962
Killarney - 28 July 1962
Kincardine - 13 July 1957, 29 August 1964
Kingston - 1 February 1958
Kiosk - 23 September 1961
Kirkfield - 16 September 1961
Kitchener - 26 June 1954, 8 February 1964
Kitimat - 24 December 1954
Kohler - 7 February 1953
Lake Erie - 7 November 1959
Lake Huron Beaches - 5 September 1964
Lake Medad - 5 July 1952
Lake Ontario – Rochester - 6 October 1956
Lake Ontario – Thousand Islands - 29 September 1956
Lake Simcoe - 4 July 1964
Lakefield - 15 July 1961
Langton - 4 May 1963
Lewiston - 8 March 1958
Limehouse - 21 July 1962
Lincoln County Centennial - 24 September 1956
Listowel - 5 March 1960
London - 29 October 1960
London, England - 12 July 1958
Long Point - 13 July 1963
Lowbanks - 21 May 1955, 4 April 1964
Lowville - 29 December 1951, 3 June 1961
Lucknow - 21 November 1959
Lynden - 24 February 1951, 27 January 1962
