Printing Unavailable at Saltfleet Branch

Printing is not working at Saltfleet Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

Published:
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 10:45am
Delayed Branch Openings 

The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills. 

Monday, October 20 
Ancaster Branch, 10 am 

Tuesday, October 21 
Central Library, 10 am 
Sherwood Branch, 10 am 

Thursday, October 23
Locke Branch, 10am

You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
Interlibrary Loan Service on Pause

Interlibrary Loan (ILLO) service will be temporarily paused starting Friday, September 26, due to continued negotiations between CUPW and Canada Post. We apologize for the inconvenience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, September 26, 2025 - 1:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items. 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 20)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 20. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

Where is LHA?

Contact Us
Group of children at Ryerson School being instructed on the use of the telephone at the Bell Homestead in Brantford, Ontario. Hamilton Spectator, 1947

The Local History and Archives Department of Hamilton Public Library is located on the 3rd floor of the Central Library, which is part of the Jackson Square and Farmers' Market complex in downtown Hamilton.

You can contact us by using our online form.

 

Street Address:

Local History and Archives
3rd floor
Central Library
55 York Boulevard
Hamilton, ON  L8R 3K1

Mailing Address:

Local History and Archives
Hamilton Public Library
55 York Boulevard, Box 2700
Hamilton, ON  L8N 4E4