Terryberry Branch Without Power

Terryberry Branch is experiencing partial power outages throughout the branch. Estimated time of return to full power is from 8pm-10pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Published:
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 5:30pm
Locke Branch - Exterior Neighbourhood Filming

From June 21 to June 27, filming activities, production vehicles and film equipment will be located on:

  • West side, Kent Street between Homewood Avenue and Aberdeen Avenue
  • East side Locke Street between Homewood Avenue and Stanley Street
  • South side of Homewood Avenue

Parking may be limited at times when visiting Locke Branch. Thank you in advance for your patience.

Published:
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Construction work at Barton Branch

The entrance to the Barton Branch parking lot off of Milton St. is currently inaccessible due to construction. The parking lot can still be accessed via the alley off Fullerton St. during this time.

Published:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 9:15am
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.

Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification

Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Bookmobile Service June Modifications 

Friday, June 18:                  

  • Six Nations Public Library - Cancelled
  • Maplewood- Cancelled

Wednesday, June 24:              

  • Swansea - Cancelled
  • Helen Detwiler - Cancelled
  • Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - Cancelled

Saturday, June 27:                

  • Stoney Creek Arena - Cancelled
  • Riverdale - Cancelled
  • Discovery Centre - 3-4pm instead 

Tuesday, June 30:              

  • Greencedar - Cancelled
  • Mountview - Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm

Spectator File Spectator Miscellaneous

nd Carrier Boys #1 [1950's?]

nd Carrier Boys #2 [1950's?]

nd Carrier Boys #3 [1950's?]

nd Carrier Boys #4 [1950's?]

Jan. 1, 1955 Twin Theatre Jamboree of Spectator Carrier Boys

Jan. - Feb. 1955 Spec Courier Boys

April 1955 Carrier Boys. New York

April 15, 1955 Carrier Boys - Buffalo April 15 Weekend 1955 Contest

April 2, 1961 Carrier Boys and Families tour Spec

nd CJSH. Radio Station. CJSH-FM

nd CJSH. Spectator Radio Station

nd Fresh Air Camp

nd Spectator Building #1

nd Spectator Building #2

1955 Spec Bowling

nd Spectator. Press & Pressroom. mechanical

Feb. 22, 1959 Spectator Open House

1961 Spectator Party. Children and grown-ups

May 29, 1964 The New Look at Hamilton Spectator

May 1969 Spectator Promotion. (Hopwood)

Oct. 1964 New Spec book

1963 Negs for new Spec Book