Construction work at Sherwood Branch

On Thursday, May 15th the library will reopen with normal hours but with the following service limitations:

  • 1st floor will be closed to the public
  • Limited browsing collections of Express Adult Fic and Express DVD's will be available on the 2nd floor
  • Holds pick up available on 2nd floor
  • Reduced number of public computers available on 2nd floor
  • Printing and Copying available on 2nd floor
  • Seating capacity will be reduced during this time
  • all 2nd floor Collections (Teen, Children, and Graphic Novels) will be available during the 1st floor renovations
  • Parking, washroom and elevator access is 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. Appologies for any inconvienence.

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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

These Bookmobile visits are cancelled this month:

Thursday May 15: Rockton and Meadowlands

Friday, May 16: Huntington Park

Friday, May 30: Huntington Park, Winona, and Maplewood

These Bookmobile visits are shortened:

Thursday May 15: Mohawk Gardens 2-2:30pm

Thursday May 15: Bennetto, 4:30-5:30pm

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Bookmobile
Bookmobile Stop: 
Bennetto
Helen Detwiler
Huntington Park
Maplewood
Meadowlands
Mohawk Gardens
Rockton
Swansea
Winona
Published:
Friday, May 9, 2025 - 8:00am
All Branches Closed - Victoria Day 

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, May 18, and Victoria Day, Monday, May 19. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall services are not available. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 9:30am
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 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.

www.hpl.ca/ancaster

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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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Affected Branch: Central Library
Nearest Branches: 
Barton Branch
Concession Branch
Locke Branch
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
Home > Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing

Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing

Caistor Centre - 19 January 1952

Caistor Township - 7 October 1961

Caistorville - 19 January 1952

Caledonia - 2 December 1950, 11 January 1958,

Campbell’s Corners - 7 June 1952

Campbellville - 4 November 1950, 12 November 1960

Campden - 5 January 1952, 25 November 1961

Canada’s North - 18 December 1954: Eskimos - 24 December 1954: Kemano-Kitiniat - 31 December 1954, 8 January 1955, 15 January 1955

Canadian Army (in England) - 5 June 1954

Canadian National Railway: Hamilton-Port Rowan Run - 20 June 1953: Hamilton-Meaford Run - 24 January 1959

Canboro - 26 January 1952, 30 March 1963

Canfield - 2 February 1952, 23 March 1963

Carlisle - 30 June 1951, 15 April 1961

Carluke - 2 June 1951, 28 March 1964

Cayuga - 23 December 1950, 14 March 1959

Cedar Springs - 12 July 1952, 16 January 1954

Chatham - 10 November 1956

Cheapside - 2 August 1952, 3 October 1964

Cheltenham - 7 July 1962

Cherry Beach - 14 May 1955

Chesley - 30 April 1960

Chippawa - 29 January 1955, 2 December 1961

Christie’s Corners - 22 March 1952

Clanbrassil - 9 August 1952, 27 July 1963

Clappison’s Corners - 15 March 1952

Clarksburg - 21 May 1960

Clarkson - 28 March 1959

Clinton - 13 February 1960, 14 April 1962

Coboconk - 2 September 1961

Cobourg - 11 April 1959

Collingwood - 29 June 1957

Conestoga - 17 October 1953

Conestogo - 6 October 1962

Copetown - 8 September 1951, 9 February 1963

Courtland - 12 December 1959

Creemore - 31 January 1959

Credit River - 26 May 1962, 2 June 1962

Credit Valley - 10 October 1964

Crieff - 31 October 1959

Crosshill - 4 October 1958

Crystal Beach - 6 May 1961

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