Sherwood Branch Public Computer Service Disruption

The computer lab on the 1st floor at the Sherwood Branch is currently out of order. There are limited public computers available on the 2nd floor. Printing and photocopying is still available. We are working to resolve as soon as possible.

Published:
Friday, June 6, 2025 - 10:00am
Sunday Hours - Modified Service, June 22

Due to day-long IT maintenance (7am-5pm), the following branches are closed on Sunday, June 22: Central Library, Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown. Sunday service hours resume on Sunday, June 29. 

Please note that the HPL catalogue, Library accounts, and online resources will not be available during this time frame. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Published:
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 3:00pm
Westdale Branch - Delayed Opening

Due to Staff training, the Westdale Branch will open at 10am on Monday, June 16. You may visit Central Library and the Dundas Branch as your next nearest locations for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

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Published:
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - 2:15pm
Red Hill Branch Accessibile Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Red Hill Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

Published:
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - 11:00am
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order

The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.

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Published:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume

Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.

 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Sherwood Branch - Temporary Closure

As the 1st floor renovation wraps up, the Sherwood Branch will be closed on Thursday, June 5, to reset the spaces. Service hours will resume on Friday, June 6. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 11:00am
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available

The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.

Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
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
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
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

OGS Collection Family Histories

MANNEN The John Mannen Genealogy (00523)

MARKLE Recollections of Emma Kemp Markle - Ancaster (00524)

MARTIN A History of the Ancestors & Descendants of Peter P. Martin also a Short Sketch of the Daniel M. Brubacher family (00525)

MARTIN History of the Descendants of Christian B. Martin. 1834-1912 (00526)

MARTIN Thou Art Peter. A Story of the Pioneer Peter Martin and the Woolwich Mennonites (00527)

MAXTED The Maxted Family History (00528)

MAXWORTHY see EMERY

MAYCOCKS Maycocks of Essex County. Genealogy of the Family in Ontario & in England (00529)

MELMOTH The Melmoth Story Through the Years (00530)

MENARD see BOUDREAU

MESSENGER Thomas Messenger (00531)

MILLER The Miller Family 1776-1988 - Daniel C. Miller. A Record of his Ancestors, Family & Descendants (00532)

MILLS The Mills Family (00533)

MIRES/MYERS/MEIRS/MEIERS/MIRES Digging in the Mires (00534)

MITCHELL Descendants of John & Janet Mitchell, Wishaw Lanarkshire (00535)

MOORHOUSES The Moorhouses (00536)

MOOTE Uncle Abram - A Very Singular Moote (00537) - Item is Missing

MORDEN Morden Family History. Photocopy (00538)

MORRISON see ALMAS

MOXHAM The Manitoba Journal, 1885-1889 of William Moxham (00539)

MACARTHUR see ARTHUR

MCCALLUM Descendants of Duncan McCallum & Duncan Taylor of Argyleshire, Scotland. Handwritten (00542)

MCCARTHY McCarthy Family History. John McCarthy Jr. & Mary Jane Sutor. (00543)

MCCARTHY First International Gathering of the clan (00675) [Missing Apr. 2002]

MCCOWANS To Sustene the Personis - McCowans 1994. The Agricultural Revolution (00544)

MCCULLY History of the McCully Family: 1746-1986 (02385)

MCCURDY The McCurdys of Nova Scotia (00545)

MACIVER see SHERMAN

MACKENZIES MacKenzies of the River Raisin 1774-1974 (00540)

MCKEOUGH McKeough Famkily Tree (Section 33: “Woodward”, “James”, “Hewlett”, “Panchen” and “Caswell” Families) (02408)

MCKEOUGH McKeough Family Tree (Section 30: “Askin”) (02498)

MCLAREN McLaren Family (00546)

MACMILLAN Clan MacMillan Newsletters (incomplete) (00541)

MACNAB MacNab & Stuart Family Tree (Sir Allan Napier MacNab) (01974)

MACPHERSON The Posterity of the Three Brethren. A short history of the Clan MacPherson. (01530)

MCPHERSON The Way It Was - With Alex McPherson. Autobiography (00547)

MCQUEEN Kith and Kin of John McQueen & Jane Ferguson (00548)

MCQUEEN McQueen Family History - Descendants of Peter & Amelia (00549)