Bell is experiencing intermittent outages, which may impact some HPL services. Bell is working on a solution. Thank you for your patience.
Bell Outage - Intermittent Outages
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 10:15am
Construction Work at Sherwood Branch
On Thursday, May 15, the library reopens with normal hours but with the following service limitations:
- 1st Floor is closed to the public
- Limited browsing collections of Express Adult Fic and Express DVDs are available on the 2nd Floor
- Holds pickup is available on the 2nd Floor
- Reduced number of public computers on 2nd Floor
- Printing and copying available on 2nd Floor
- Seating capacity is reduced
- All 2nd Floor collections (teen, children, and graphic novels) are available
- Parking, washroom and elevator access are not affected
Please refer to hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program listings. Most programs will continue as normal on the 2nd Floor or in the basement.
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Published:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 2:30pm
All Branches Closed - May 30, Staff Professional Development
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday, May 30 for Staff Professional Development Day. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access service is not available. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. Regular service hours resume Saturday, May 31. Thank you for your understanding.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, May 12, 2025 - 8:00am
Bookmobile Service Cancellations
The Friday May 30 Bookmobile visits to Huntington Park, Winona and Maplewood Avenue are cancelled.
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Bookmobile Stop:
Published:
Friday, May 9, 2025 - 8:00am
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 Relocation in May
Until Saturday May 31, the Ancaster Branch is temporarily relocated to the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The Wilson Street branch is closed for a roof and HVAC replacement.
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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
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
Spectator File S-5 n.d.
No Date (nd)
nd Burlington Police
nd Conservation Area
nd Football Hall of Fame
nd Hamilton Place
nd Hamilton Place - contacts
nd IODE
nd MacDonald, Jim, Outdoor Editor. Deceased
nd Men #1
Jimmy Thompson - Jan. 11, 1958 Deceased. (re swim)
Det. Sgt. John Harrison. OPP
Don McLean - Lawyer
Rev. David Marshall - St. Enoch's
Rev. Mills - Ang.
Agro
Macdonald
Rev. McWilliams Aug. 13, 1977
Ivan Miller (deceased)
Ian Deans
nd Men #2
Dr. Price - Education
Dr. Potter
Dr. Ferrie - Bangladesh babies
Carl Maida - 1975 Dec.
Claude Wagner - Jan. 1976
nd Men. Singles Not Pub. #3
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Jim Carr
Chuck Matchen
Mr. Oliver
nd Mohawk College orientation
nd Niponia Japanese Home. Beamsville
nd Police
Police Chief Welsh
OPP Constable W. Bourne - Sioux Lookout
nd Police. RCMP Officers
nd Pope John Paul
nd Prominent People. Hamilton Area
Murray Allen, J.P.
RBG Director of Rose. Arthur Paterson
Cec Taylor back in office
nd Roy Bonisteel
nd Sewing column. Helen Johnson
nd Squash
nd Stoney Creek (incl Field House March 11, 1954)
nd Stoney Creek. Battlefield House
nd Urban Renewal Hamilton
nd Urban Renewal & Old Houses in Disrepair
