The accessibility door at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Ancaster Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
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Published:
Saturday, November 8, 2025 - 9:45am
Concession Branch: Children's Area Renovations
Concession Branch's children area is closed for renovations. Please use the temporary space. Public computers are also affected. There are currently three available. We aim to have the branch back in order as soon as possible.
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Published:
Friday, November 7, 2025 - 9:30am
Odour at Carlisle Branch
Members visiting the Carlisle Branch may notice an unpleasant odour. We are working to identify the source and hope to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
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Published:
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 5:30pm
Network Maintenance - Wednesday, November 12
HPL's WiFi, Catalogue and online resources will undergo network maintenance on Wednesday, November 12 from 5-8am. We apologize for the inconvenience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 8:00am
Kenilworth Branch Reopening
Noise and limited parking continue at the Kenilworth Branch this week as renovations wrap up. Thank you for your understanding.
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Published:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings
The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.
Monday, November 10
Concession Branch, 10am
Thursday, November 13
Binbrook Branch, 10am
Friday, November 14
Valley Park Branch, 10am
Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm
Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 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
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
PreVIEW
1. What is included in PreVIEW?
2. How can I access the original photograph, print, etc.?
3. Can I download a higher quality image?
4. What can I do with the image once I have saved it?
6. I can’t find an image I’m looking for, who can I ask?
7. Why did the Hamilton Public Library create PreVIEW?
1. What is included in PreVIEW?
Local History & Archives has a description of each collection. Many of these descriptions are available online. HPL's photograph collections are divided alphabetically, from A-C to D-Z.
2. How can I access the original photograph, print, etc.?
All of the original photographs, prints and negatives are in the collections of the Local History & Archives Department of the Hamilton Public Library. They are only available in the department. Visit the Local History & Archives Department during our hours of service.
3. Can I download a higher quality image?
The images on the PreVIEW website are low resolution files in jpg format. High resolution images are now available for purchase.
4. What can I do with the image once I have saved it?
Please see LH&A's photograph Terms of Use for more information, including how to properly credit your use of an image.
5. Who owns the copyright?
Please see LH&A's photograph Terms of Use for more information on copyright for the original and digital images.
6. I can’t find an image I’m looking for, who can I ask?
If you cannot find the image you are looking for, call the information desk at the Local History & Archives Department. (905-546-3408). Staff there will be able to check our other photographic resources to see if that image exists.
7. Why did the Hamilton Public Library create PreVIEW?
Digitization enables the preservation and conservation of the Local History & Archives Department’s image collections, and affirms a responsibility to protect rare materials, yet at the same time make them publicly accessible. The Hamilton Public Library recognizes its role as guardian of the historical legacy of Hamilton and its surrounding areas and steward of these important resources so that they are publicly accessible.
