HPLApp and HPL Catalogue are Unavailable

The HPL App and HPL Catalogue are not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Monday, July 14, 2025 - 1:00pm

Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton

Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.

Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Friday July 11. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning.

For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Friday, July 11, 2025 - 11:00am

Concession Branch Accessible Parking Spot not available

Accessible Parking Spot not available. We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

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Affected Branch: Concession Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Central Library

Sherwood Branch

Published:

Friday, July 11, 2025 - 10:15am

Locke Branch - Filming

Filming will take place near the Locke Branch from July 13 to 16, which will impact traffic flow and parking. We apologize for the inconvenience.

North side of Homewood Avenue between Lockes Street South and Kent Street
North/South side of Stanley Avenue
East side of Kent Street between Stanley Avenue and Homewood Avenue

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Affected Branch: Locke Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Terryberry Branch

Westdale Branch

Published:

Friday, July 11, 2025 - 8:00am

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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Affected Branch: Terryberry Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

Published:

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

Published:

Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm

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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Affected Branch: Mount Hope Branch

Nearest Branches:

Ancaster Branch

Terryberry Branch

Turner Park Branch

Published:

Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm

Cemetery Transcriptions

Copies of all cemetery transcriptions for the Hamilton area are available in the Local History & Archives department. Transcriptions are also available for purchase from the Hamilton Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society and to borrow through interlibrary loan from the Archives of Ontario.

A (1) B (5) C (4) D (1) E (1) F (2) G (1) H (2) J (1) K (2) L (1) M (3) R (2) S (4) T (2) W (4)

Barton Township

Bartonville Cemetery
Ryckman Family Burial Ground
Ryckman Family Cemetery
Young Family Plot

Beverly Township

Anderson Cemetery
Camp/Skinner Cemetery
English Church Cemetery
Kirkwall Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Mount Zion Cemetery
Nisbet/VanSickle Cemetery
Rous/Howard Cemetery
Shaver/Hitchcock Cemetery
Shaver/White Cemetery

Binbrook Township

Auld Kirk Cemetery
Barlow Family Cemetery
Binbrook Baptist Church Cemetery
Binbrook United Church Cemetery
Blackheath United Church Cemetery
Knox Presbyterian Church Cemetery
St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church Cemetery
Swayze Family Cemetery
Woodburn Anglican Church Cemetery

Bullock's Corner

Christ Church Anglican Cemetery
West Flamborough Municipal Cemeteries

Burlington

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery