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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Affected Branch: Sherwood Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Concession Branch

Kenilworth Branch

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 Stop:

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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Affected Branch: Turner Park Branch

Nearest Branches:

Mount Hope Branch

Sherwood Branch

Terryberry Branch

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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Affected Branch: Ancaster Branch

Nearest Branches:

Dundas Branch

Greensville Branch

Westdale Branch

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

Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing

Nanticoke - 23 May 1952

Nelle’s Corners - 10 May 1952, 20 October 1962

Nelson - 5 December 1953, 12 December 1953

Nelson Township - 15 September 1951, 7 August 1954

New Germany - 16 April 1960

New Hamburg - 2 November 1957

Newcastle - 4 August 1962

Niagara - 26 November 1960

Niagara Escarpment Park - 23 May 1959

Niagara Falls - 18 October 1952, 14 October 1961, 31 August 1963

Niagara Parks - 21 January 1956, 25 January 1964

Niagara Peninsula - 1 May 1954, 8 May 1954, 15 May 1954, 12 May 1962, 18 May 1963

Niagara-on-the-Lake - 3 January 1953, 10 January 1953, 19 November 1960

Niagara-on-the-Lake - St. Mark’s Church - 19 June 1954

Nipigon - 18 February 1956, 15 October 1960

Norval - 5 May 1962

Norwich - 16 June 1956

Norwood - 18 June 1960

Oakland - 29 October 1955

Oakville - 10 November 1951, 21 March 1953

Ohsweken - 30 August 1952

Omagh - 29 August 1953, 25 August 1962

Omemee - 12 August 1961

Onondaga - 21 February 1953

Ontario - 2 January 1960, 14 December 1963

Ontario, North - 17 March 1956, 24 March 1956, 27 December 1958

Ontario North – Lakehead Towns - 20 November 1954

Ontario, North – New Towns - 13 November 1954

Ontario Provincial Police - 16 October 1954

Ontario Reminiscences - 21 December 1957, 28 December 1958, 4 January 1958

[see also Reminiscences]

Ontario, Winter - 7 February 1959, 14 February 1959

Orangeville - 23 March 1957

Orkney - 31 January 1953

Orono - 27 May 1961

Ottawa Valley - 1 October 1955

Otterville - 18 May 1957

Owen Sound - 1 November 1958, 15 August 1964

Oxford, England - 19 July 1958

Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing

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