Preview the New HPL.ca

We're excited to share a preview of the new HPL.ca before its official launch on September 15.

Explore the new site, discover updated navigation and get familiar with the improved online experience designed to make it easier to find Library services, programs, collections and information.

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Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 3:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Parking Lot

Due to a fence replacement, the parking lot is not available on Friday, September 11, the morning of Saturday, September 12 and on Tuesday, September 15. Nearby street parking is available. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Barton Branch - Construction in Area

Please note that Milton Avenue at Barton Street is under construction. Access to the parking lot is limited. Nearby street parking is available and an HSR route out front. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:30pm
Print on the Go Currently Unavailable

The Print on the Go service is not working at all Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Delayed Openings and Closures

Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.

  • Red Hill: Friday, September 18, Delayed Opening of 10 am
  • Central Library: Tuesday, September 29, Delayed Opening of 10 am

Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.

Published:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications for September

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September: 

Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for updates on service modifications.

Saturday, September 12               

  • Stoney Creek - Cancelled 
  • Riverdale - Cancelled 

Thursday, September 17       

  • Mohawk Gardens - Cancelled 
  • Meadowlands - Cancelled 

Friday, September 18             

  • Winona - Cancelled 
  • Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am

War of 1812 - Collection Bibliography - U

United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations.
Report of the Committee on Foreign Relations to whom was referred The Message of the President of the United States, of The Ninth Instant, Covering copies of certain Documents communicated to him John Henry, employed for the Purpose of effecting a Separation of The United States.
March 19th, 1812
Read, and ordered to lie on the Table.
Washington City: R.C. Weightman, 1812
11p, 8p
R973.52 HEN CESC

United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations.
Report, or Manifesto of the Causes and Reasons of War with Great Britain, presented to the House of Representatives by The Committee of Foreign Relations.
June 3, 1812
Read, and ordered to lie on the table.
Washington: A. & G. Way, 1812
17 p.
R973.52 REP CESC

United States. Department of State.
All Impressments Unlawful and Inadmissable.
Boston: Published and sold by William Pelham, No. 59, Cornhill
Munroe & Francis, Printers,[ca1808]
R971.034 UNI CESC #8

United States. Department of State.
Correspondence between Mr. Foster and Mr. Monroe; and, between The Secretary of State and Mr.Russell, Charge d'Affairs at London.
June 1, 1812
Ordered to be printed
Washington: A. & G. Way, 1812
24 p.
R973.522 COR CESC

United States. Department of State.
Documents Accompanying The Message of the President of the United States, to the Two Houses of Congress, at the Commencement of the First Session of The Twelfth Congress.
November 6, 1811
Read, and ordered to be printed.
Washington City: A. & G. Way, printers, 1811
319 [some uncut]
Sabin 20450
R971.034 UNI CESC #9

United States. Department of State.
Letters from The Secretary of State to the Committee of Ways and Means, Accompanying a bill authorizing the secretary of state, during the continuance of the present war, to make an additional allowance to the owners and masters of vessels for bringing back to the United States destitute and distressed American seamen; presented 11th March 1814
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1814
4
R971.034 UNI CESC #10

United States. Department of State.
Letters from The Secretary of State to Mr Monroe, on the Subject of Impressments, & c. Also, Extracts from, and Enclosures in, The Letters of Mr. Monroe to the Secretary of State, Prior to the Joint Mission of Him and Mr. Pinkney: Part II. Accompanying the message of the president of the United States, received on the 22nd of March 1808.
March 23, 1808/Printed by order of the house of representatives.
Washington City: A. & G. Way, printers, 1808
137
Sabin 43713 [incorrect pagination]
R971.034 UNI CESC #12

United States. Department of State.
Message from the President of the United States, Transmitting A Letter from The Secretary of State, to Mr. Monroe, on the Subject of the Attack on the Chesapeake Government; and also, Mr. Madison's Correspondence with Mr. Rose, on the Same Subject.
March 23, 1808. Printed by order of the house of representatives.
City Washington: A. & G. Way, printers. 1808
88
R971.034 UNI CESC #13

United States. Department of State.
Message from the President of the United States, transmitting copies of a correspondence between the British Minister and The Secretary of State, on the Subject of the Orders in Council.
June 4, 1812
Received
Washington: A. & G. Way, 1812
27 p.
R973.522 MES CESC

United States. Department of State.
Message from the President of the United States transmitting Copies of a Correspondence between The British Minister and the Secretary of State, on the Subject of the Orders in Council
June 5, 1812
Ordered to lie on the table
Washington: A. & G. Way, 1812
14 p.
R973.522 MES CESC

United States. Department of State.
Message from the President of the United States, transmitting Copies of a Late Correspondence between the British Minister and the Secretary of State, affording Further Evidence of the Hostile Policy of the British Government against Our National Rights.
January 16th, 1812
Read, and ordered to be printed.
Washington City: R. C. Weightman, 1812
15 p.
R973.522 MES CESC

United States. Department of State.
Message from the President of the United States, transmitting the correspondence between The Secretary of State and The Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States, at Paris.
May 26, 1812
Read, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
Washington: A. & G. Way, 1812
51 p.
R973.522 MES CESC

United States. District Court (Louisiana District)
Extracts from the Proceedings of the District Court of The U.S. in the Louisiana District, January Term, 1815, in relations to the fine imposed on Major General Andrew Jackson.
December 22, 1842
Submitted, and ordered to be printed
12 p.
R973.52 EXT CESC

United States. Navy Department
[13] Letter from the Secretary of the Navy, Communicating information respecting the splendid victory achieved on Lake Erie by Captain Perry.
December 31, 1813
Ordered to be printed
Washington City: Roger C. Weightman, 1813
4 p.
R973.5254 LET CESC

United States. Navy Department
Letter from The Secretary of the Navy, to The Chairman of the Naval Committee, transmitting Sundry Documents from Captain Macdonough, relating To the Capture of the British Fleet on Lake Champlain.
October 4, 1814
Printed by order of the Senate of the United States.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1814
18, 2
R973.5256 UNI CESC