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.
Sherwood Branch Public Computer Service Disruption
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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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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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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.
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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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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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
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Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am
OGS Collection Family Histories
SAUNDERSON The Canadian Saundersons 1848-1987. Index (00579)
SCHWALM Journal Johannes Schwalm Historical Society Vol. 4 #3 1991 (00610)
SCHWEITZER Jacob & Catharine Schweitzer. Emphasis on Michael Schweitzer Branch 1834-1972 (00580)
SCHWEITZER John George Schweitzer Family. (00581)
SCHWEITZER Schweitzer Family History. Notes on Settlement of Germans in Ireland (00582)
SCRIMSHIRE Scrimshire Notebook (00583)
SENET see BOUDREAU
SENEZAQUE see BOUDREAU
SHAIN Shain Family (Snider) (00584)
SHAVER Shaver Family Genealogy. William etc. (by Harry Duff) (00585)
SHAW Shaw Family Group Record (00586)
SHERMAN - MACIVER History of the Families of Sherman & MacIver, People & Places, Eastern Townships (00587)
SILLS The Sills Family History. Jethro Sills & Annie Goodson. 3rd version (00588)
SIMPSON A Goodly Heritage - James & Rachel Simpson & Family (00589)
SINDEN Story of My Mother’s Family (00590)
SITTS Mary Sitts (00591)
SIVYER Edward Sivyer of Elgin County. News Clippings (00592)
SKERRITT My Challenge to Live. Mabel (Berlinghoff) Skerritt (02341)
SKERRITT Episodes in My Life. Mabel (Berlinghoff) Skerritt (02342)
SLAGHT Ancestors of Aaron Slaght. Direct Descendants of Dirk (02260)
SMITH Descendants of the Hon. E.D. Smith. 1853-1948. R929.20971 SMITH BEI CESH (00593)
SMITH The House that Jam Built. E.D. Smith. R338.47664 SMI CESH (02299)
SMITH Family of Henry Smith 1831-1978 (00594)
SMITH John Smith. Newsclippings (00595)
SMITH John Smith of Ancaster & Descendants (00596)
SMITH Story of a Pioneer Doctor - Harmaunus Smith (00598)
SMITH Joseph Smith, U.E.L. 1762-1835.R971.024 OAK CESH (00597)
SMITH Smiths of Glanford. “For my Grandchildren”R929.20971352 SMITH CESH (00600)
SMITH Smith Family of Glanford Township. 1685-1987. R929.20971352 SMITH CESH (00599)
SNIDER Snider Family History (00601)
SPENCE Family Records. Descendants of Archibald Spence 1842-1889 & Mary Ann McCart 1850-1925 (00602)
STAGER/RUDY “Freundschaft” Facts, Incidents and Tradition Relating to the Stager-Rudy Families and Lineage Beginning with Year 1717 (00603)
STEPHENSON see CONDON
STEWART Descendants of John Fitz Stewart (00604)
STRATFORD - GRUMMETT You’re a Stratford-Grummet. Family Vol. IV (00607)
STRATFORD You’re a Stratford. Vol. I (00605)
STRATFORD You’re a Stratford. Vol. II (01976)
STRATFORD You're a Stratford Vol. V (00606)
STUART Genealogical Study - The Rev. John Stuart & Family (00608)
SUNLEY – TAYLOR Sunley-Taylor Records (00454)
SWEET The Sweet Family History (00609)
TALBOT Index to Richard Talbot 1750, England - U.S.A. & Canada (00612)
TAYLOR see SUNLEY
TERRYBERRY Terryberry Family Tree (00613)
THEAKER-CARTWRIGHT Descendants of James Theaker and Ann Cartwright (00614)
THOMSON Genealogical Charts of David Thomson & Mary Glendenning (00615)
TOPP Family Records of Mary Topp & Richard Murphy 1806-1893 (00616)
TOPP John Topp & Susan Campbell, N. Cayuga Township. Family History (00617)
TOPP Sarah Topp & Richard Croft & Oliver Burnham. 1808-1889. Family Records (00618)
TRIPPS The Tripps of Quinte (00619)
TURNBULL Turnbull Genealogy. A Growing Search. Envelope of newspaper clippings (00620)
TURNER see BAKER
TWEDLE, TWEDDLE, TWEEDLE, TWEEDDALE. A Family History (00621)
TWEDLE, TWEDDLE, TWEEDLE, TWEEDDALE and More Twedle, Tweddle, Tweedle, Tweeddale Family History (02171)
