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
Published:
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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Published:
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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Published:
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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Published:
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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Published:
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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Published:
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
Published:
Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am
Murder Victims
Radzyk, Andrew
- Died 1907
Rieszo, Antonio
- Born circa 1875, Died 1908
Rosenberg, Abraham
- Born circa 1878, Died 1944
Rosenblatt, Mary
- Born circa 1915, Died 1952
Rose, Lorne
- Born circa 1922, Died 1956
Robertson, Thomas
- Born circa 1910, Died 1971
Ryan, Gail
- Born circa 1953, Died 1973
Read, William Arnold
- Born circa 1925, Died 1975
Rodriguez, Maurice William
- Born circa 1936, Died 1975
Rallo Family
- Died 1976
Richard, Roy
- Born circa 1922, Died 1982
Rutledge, William Alexander
- Born circa 1908, Died 1984
Roddick, Brent Sheldon
- Born circa 1959, Died 1985
Rollo, Deborah Ann (Thacker)
- Born circa 1957, Died 1986
Rollo, Jason
- Born circa 1979, Died 1986
Roy, Stephen Joseph
- Born circa 1964, Died 1987
Rang, Roun
- Born circa 1956, Died 1990
Romero, Jonathan Alexander
- Born circa 1985, Died 2003
Rozendal, Arthur
- Born circa 1962, Died 2005
Rajher, Kathy
- Born circa 1940, Died 2006
Rollo, Scott
- Born circa 1949, Died 2009
Rowe, Marley
- Born circa 1991, Died 2014
