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 Closed - Victoria Day
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 9:30am
Central Library - Fire Drill
On Tuesday, May 13, a fire drill will be held at 11 am at Central Library. You may visit the Barton or Locke Branches as alternate locations for your library needs. Thank you for your understanding.
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Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 1:30pm
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
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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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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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
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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
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Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am
OGS Collection Family Histories
IRELAND The Ireland Family at Oakridge Farm (02359)
JACKMAN The Emigrant Ancestors of a Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. Henry N. R. Jackman (00499)
JACKSON Jackson Kith and Kin. 1776-1974. R929.2 J135b CESH (00500)
JEFFORDS Jeffords History (00501)
JOHNSON Johnson - Ancestry Pedigree (00502)
JOHNSON Johnson Reporter 1981+. (Newsletter) Relatively Speaking (00505)
JOHNSON Johnson Generations. R929.20971 JOHNS CESH ((00503)
JOHNSTON The Story Behind “The Recollections of a Georgia Loyalist” (00611)
JONES Augustus Jones Surveyor (00506)
KEARNEY see DWYERS
KELLY see LAMPMAN
KERR The Gabriel and George Kerr Families and Descendants - Quebec (00507)
KRATZ Incredible Story of Hardship and Love. Story of Johann Leonard Kratz 1756-1829 (00508)
KREAMER “In the Beginning” Notes of Kreamer Family (00509)
LAIDMAN Descendants of Samuel Laidman & Elizabeth Pickersgill (00510)
LAMPMAN Imprints on the Sands of Time. - Kelly, Lampman, Craig, Ferguson. (00511)
LAMPMAN Lampman Family in America 1709 - Frederick to Canada 1783. (00512) (in back of book 00511)
LAND see ALMAS
LAND Descendants of Robert Land and Phoebe Scott. 1733-1826. R929.2 L23a CESH (00515)
LAND A Loyalist’s Legacy. Robert Land. R929.2 LAND BRO CESH (00513)
LANG See RUNDLE
LANGS Descendants of Jacob Langs & Elizabeth Fowler. Introductory Sketch “The Langs Family of Pennsylvania” - J.P. Langs. (00516)
LATIMER see ELLIOTTS
LEBARON Descendants of Francis LeBaron of Plymouth, Mass. (02459)
LEE Lee Family (photocopy) (00517)
LEIGH Monty Leigh Remembers - Early Days Oro Township & Orillia (00518)
LEITH Some Descendants of John Leith, Sr.; Megantic County, Quebec (02541)
LIKINS Likins Family (00519)
LIVINGSTON Livingston Families (02057)
LONDON see GLOVER
LOWERY see GORDON
LUMSDEN Diary of Mary Helsa Lumsden, Dundas 1875 (00520)
LUNDY Lundy Genealogy 1741-1945 (00521)
LYONS The Lyons of West Flamborough. Photocopies of cards in Dundas Museum (00522)
LYONS see also BAKER
