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 Closed - May 30, Staff Professional Development
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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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.
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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
Tansley - 22 December 1951
Tapleytown - 21 July 1951, 24 March 1962
Tara - 24 August 1957
Tavistock - 11 July 1959
Temagami - 18 January 1958
Tetterville - 29 March 1958
Thamesford - 28 September 1957
Thornbury - 24 October 1959
Thorold - 16 April 1955, 18 March 1961
Thousand Islands - 29 September 1956
Tillsonburg - 12 October 1957
Timmins - 28 January 1961
Tobermory - 27 September 1958
T. H. & B. Railway. Gas-electric Train - 2 October 1954
Trafalgar - 17 May 1952
Troy - 8 December 1951, 6 July 1963
Tweed - 8 October 1960
Twelve Mile Creek - 19 May 1962
Tyneside - 1 March 1952
Upper Canada Village - 17 June 1961
Victoria Harbour - 20 August 1960
Vienna - 3 November 1956, 9 May 1964
Villa Nova - 31 July 1954
Vineland - 14 April 1951, 26 April 1958
Vineland-Rittenhouse School - 25 September 1954
Vinemount - 12 July 1951, 24 March 1962
Virgil - 16 February 1957, 14 November 1964
Virginia, USA - 27 December 1958
Vittoria - 13 December 1951, 21 January 1961
