Ancaster Branch - Closed due to Power Outage

Ancaster Branch is closing early April 29 2025, due to a power outage. We aim to have it restored quickly.

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Published:
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - 6:00pm
Internet outage at Valley Park Branch

The internet at Valley Park Branch is working intermittently. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Published:
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - 5:00pm
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.

Published:
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
Extended Access at Freelton Branch Unavailable

Extended Access at Freelton Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Published:
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 12:00pm
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
Published:
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:30pm
Sherwood Branch - Basement Renovation

The first phase of renovations will begin at the Sherwood Branch from April 10 to May 2. During this time, noise disruptions may occur throughout the branch due to a basement renovation. Parking, access to the building, and collections will not be affected. Thank you for your patience. www.hpl.ca/sherwood

Published:
Monday, April 7, 2025 - 8:30am
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