All Branches Closed - Victoria Day 

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 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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Affected Branch: Central Library
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.

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.

www.hpl.ca/ancaster

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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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Affected Branch: Central Library
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

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

A (14) B (36) C (30) D (41) E (4) F (16) G (21) H (31) I (3) J (14) K (19) L (23) M (55) N (4) O (6) P (27) R (22) S (36) T (19) U (3) V (8) W (22) Y (5) Z (3)


Welch, Eliza
  • Died 1859
Willis, Elsie Muriel
  • Born circa 1924, Died 1957
White, Linda
  • Died 1968
Winning, Cecile
  • Born circa 1940, Died 1974
Whaley, Roger William
  • Born circa 1953, Died 1976
Werendowicz, Dianne Louisa
  • Born circa 1957, Died 1981
Worobel, Elizabeth
  • Born circa 1925, Died 1985
Wright, Janice
  • Born circa 1960, Died 1990
Winning, Janet
  • Born circa 1951, Died 1991
Wristen, Penny
  • Born circa 1962, Died 1993
White, Ramonde
  • Born circa 1932, Died 1994
Wilkieson, Ryan
  • Born circa 1978, Died 1994
Woodrow, Edwina
  • Born circa 1934, Died 1994
Wade, Anne
  • Born circa 1936, Died 1995
Welsh, Michael
  • Born circa 1951, Died 1996
Willie, Meliek
  • Born 1996, Died 1997
Wood, Michael James
  • Born 1996, Died 1997
White, Stewart Craig
  • Born circa 1966, Died 2000
White, Taylor
  • Born 1999, Died 2002
Walsh, Michael Eugene
  • Born circa 1984, Died 2006
Watsauka, Kadakwahe
  • Born circa 1983, Died 2007
Wilkinson, Amber Lynne
  • Died 2011