The sliding door at Terryberry Branch is not working properly. Please use accessible ramp entrance.
Terryberry Branch Entrance Out of Order
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Published:
Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 12:00pm
Online Resources and Guest WiFi Access - October 12 -13
Due to network maintenance, online resources and Guest Wi-Fi will not be available from 6 am Sunday, October 12 to 7 am Monday, October 13. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:30pm
Delayed Branch Openings
The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.
Monday, October 20
Ancaster Branch, 10 am
Tuesday, October 21
Central Library, 10 am
Sherwood Branch, 10 am
Thursday, October 23
Locke Branch, 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
All Branches Closed for October 12
All branches close on Sunday, October 12, 2025 for Thanksgiving. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, October 6, 2025 - 2:00pm
Branch Closures - Thanksgiving
All HPL Branches are closed on Thanksgiving Monday, October 13. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall services are not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, October 14. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, October 6, 2025 - 2:00pm
Interlibrary Loan Service on Pause
Interlibrary Loan (ILLO) service will be temporarily paused starting Friday, September 26, due to continued negotiations between CUPW and Canada Post. We apologize for the inconvenience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, September 26, 2025 - 1:00pm
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
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 20)
Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 20. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am
The "Where-to-Look" Index
Where-To-Look Catalogue
The Where-to-Look is a major reference tool in Local History and Archives, and has been part of the Hamilton Public Library since the 1930s. This is a unique catalogue of subject index cards telling members 'where to look' to find the information they are interested in researching. Library staff have indexed books, periodicals, newspapers, archives and many other sources since the original Where-to-Look was started. The information within is updated regularly, and currently contains more than 250,000 references to information concerning people, events, buildings, companies, churches, etc., all relating to Hamilton and the surrounding area.
Born from practicality and necessity, Local History and Archives' "Where-to-Look" is an indispensable fixture of the department, connecting staff and members to what they need to find within Local History and Archives' collections. Visit Local History and Archives today, and staff will happily show you how to use it in your own research.
