Central Library

Publish Date:

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 - 12:15am

All branches are open Tuesday-Thursday, 11:00am-7:00pm*

Friday-Saturday, 11:00am-5:00pm* *Computers shut down 30 minutes before close.

Browse, pick up holds, print, scan and use a computer (except at Locke Branch). Fax and Makerspace available at Central Library only.

Computer use is first-come, first-served. You must have a HPL Library card to book one hour of time on a computer. If you don't have a Library card, register for one at any branch. Social distancing measures are in place. Surfaces are properly disinfected.

Notices

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Server Maintenance

Publish Date:

Thursday, August 13, 2020 - 9:00am

HPL.ca will undergo server maintenance on Monday August 17th between 11PM and 7AM. During this time HPL.ca may become unavailable for up to an hour, as systems restart. No other online services or sites will be affected during this maintenance. Thank you for your patience as we strive to serve you better.

Library Materials Quarantined

Publish Date:

Thursday, June 18, 2020 - 4:45pm

Items returned to the library are quarantined for 72 hours. After that time, they are handled by our staff using PPE. You can quarantine the items safely in your home for an additional level of comfort and protection. Treat the materials using the same precautions you would when buying/putting away groceries. Please do not microwave items as this can cause fires. Please do not treat the materials with cleansers as this can damage the items.

Returning Items

Publish Date:

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 12:45pm

Please put library materials in the drop boxes at any of our 22 branches. Please do not hand them to staff. If you have dropped off library materials, but the items are still showing out on your account, rest assured they are here. HPL staff haven't had a chance to check them in yet.

Contact Us

Visit Local History & Archives at Central Branch, 3rd floor.

Submit Your COVID-19 Stories
Contribute to the COVID-19 Community Archive Project

Local History & Archives Rules of Use

Local History & Archives Rules of Use: an outline of member's responsibilities in partnering with staff to preserve the Local History & Archives collection
The "Where-to-Look" Index

This amazing resource is an up-to-date source for finding information about Hamilton in Local History & Archives
Archives Cards

Members visiting Local History & Archives will be required to show identification and register for an Archives card prior to viewing archival materials.
Rare and Unusual

There are many rare and wonderful treasures in Local History & Archives!
Maps

These plans are valuable maps for building research. They are large scale maps that show shape, size and exact location of individual buildings. They provide detail about the construction materials, outbuildings and neighbourhood.
Research Your House

Research your house with our wealth of resources useful in historical building research.
Tax Assessment Records

Tax assessment records can help in accurate dating of the construction of the building as well as disclosing the original owner and a list of occupants.
City Directories

City Directories show an alphabetical listing of street addresses which can be cross-referenced with an alphabetical listing of surnames.
Local History & Archives on Historypin

Historypin is an image-mapping project using archival photographs
Parks Police

In the early 1940's, vandalism and other occurrences began to increase in frequency in the parks. Fred Marshal, one of Hamilton's parks superintendents, worked to reverse this trend.
History of Gore Park

Gore Park has been a meeting place for Hamiltonians since the early 1800s.
Chronology of Cities, Towns and Townships in Hamilton

A Chronology of Cities, Towns and Townships in Hamilton, from their original survey and naming, through to the present City of Hamilton.
Historical Records of the City of Hamilton

Historical records for the City of Hamilton
Telephone Directories

These directories show names, addresses and telephone numbers for the Hamilton-Wentworth region.

Central Library

Server Maintenance

Library Materials Quarantined

Returning Items

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