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All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, May 16, 2025 - 4:30pm
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
These Bookmobile visits are cancelled this month:
Thursday May 15: Rockton and Meadowlands
Friday, May 16: Huntington Park
Friday, May 30: Huntington Park, Winona, and Maplewood
These Bookmobile visits are shortened:
Thursday May 15: Mohawk Gardens 2-2:30pm
Thursday May 15: Bennetto, 4:30-5:30pm
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Published:
Friday, May 9, 2025 - 8:00am
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
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
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
Roll of Honour - World War II
Hacking, D.B.
Haddow, Alex B.
Hagerman, Arnold
Haggerty, Alexander
Haggerty, James A.
Halcrow, J.G.
Hall, George Vernon
Hall, James Henry
Hall, Joseph Paul
Halliday, George
Halliday, Robt. H.
Halstead, Warren
Hamann, Chas. Wm.
Hamilton, Alfred
Hamilton, George D.
Hamilton, Harry Robt.
Hamilton, James E.
Hamilton, T.B.
Hamilton, W.J.
Hamula, M.V.
Hancock, Allan C.
Hankinson, Leonard
Hannigan, Marvin Jos.
Hansen, Aksel
Hanson, H.S.
Hanson, Peter Chas.
Harden, W.R.
Haroly, D.R.
Harris, Albert Leslie
Harris, Lloyd A.
Harris, Samuel H.
Harrison, Clark
Harrison, Eric
Harrison, Geo. Albert
Harrison, Orval Thomas
Harrison, Reginald Ratchford
Harrop, D.E.
Harte, Samuel Daniel
Hartley, T.E.
Hartnett, Thos. Jos.
Harvey, Ronald E.
Hastings, Adam
Hatcher, J.A.
Hawke, C.W.
Hawkins, R.J.
Hawthorne, R.T.
Hay, George
Haycock, Kenneth A.G.
Hayhurst, Thomas E., E.D.
Hayman, C.M.
Hayward, Thomas
Hazell, Raymond H.
Hazlett, S.A.
Heard, Robt. Dalton
Hearn, J.H.
Hearnden, S.B.
Hedley, Wm. James
Hedman, Ira Harry
Heifetz, Leizer
Henderson, Alfred James
Henderson, Murray H.
Henley, Ernest
Henry, Irwin Norman
Henry, Norman Walter
Henry, Robt. G.
Hepburn, Peter Brodie
Herman, T.
Herod, Richd. C.
Herrington, Oliver Alexander
Hewson, Sydney Dalton
Hickey, Chas. Wm.
Hickmore, Arthur James
Hildreth, Chas. Clifford
Hill, Kenneth
Hill, Leonard Geo.
Hill, Walter
Hill, William
Hillier, Robert
Hilts, J.D.
Hindle, Percy Samuel
Hineman, G.S.
Hinton, H.F.
Hitchins, F.J.
Hnatiw, Steve
Hoath, David Elgin
Hobbs, Wilbert Charles John
Hodgson, Wilfred
Hodichack, John Carl
Hodson, Arthur E.
Holder, G.R.
Holditch, Walter Lloyd
Holenchuk, William
Holland, James Frederick
Hollingsworth, William West
Holmes, Frank
Holmes, John B.
Holyer, Jabez Griffiths
Honsberger, Verdun
Hooks, James
Hooper, Raymond Earl
Hopkins, Harold
Hopkins, Samuel
Hopkinson, George Gordon
Horn, Albert
Horne, Robert Ernest
Horsley, Lyle William
Houck, A.J.
House, Brooks Earl
House, Charles Edward Wm. Joseph
Howarth, Leonard
Howell, V.
Howick, Frank Ernest
Hubley, C.P.
Hubley, H.
Huffman, Victor
Hughes, Alfred J.
Hughes, David Anderson
Hughes, Harold Branscombe
Hughes, Patrick
Hughes, Robt. Alexander
Hughes, Walter H.
Hughson, E.G.
Hume, R.F.
Humphrey, C.L.
Humphrey, Gordon F.
Hunt, Albert
Hunter, D.R.
Hunter, Robt. Gordon
Hurd, W.T.
Hurst, Carman J.C.
Hurst, James Roy
Huskins, R.J.
Hutchings, Lloyd Warren
Hutchings, Monty F.
Hyde, D.R.
Hysert, Francis O.
