All branches closed on Friday, April 18, 2025 for Good Friday. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches Closed for Good Friday
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 11, 2025 - 10:15am
All Branches Closed for Easter Sunday
All branches closed on Sunday, April 20, 2025 for Easter Sunday. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 11, 2025 - 10:15am
All Branches Closed for Easter Monday
All branches closed on Monday, April 21, 2025 for Easter Monday. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 11, 2025 - 10:15am
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
Barton Branch - Roof Repair
Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions will continue until April 19. Thank you for your patience.
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Published:
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 3:30pm
Sherwood Branch - Basement Renovation
The first phase of renovations will begin at the Sherwood Branch from April 10 to May 2. During this time, noise disruptions may occur throughout the branch due to a basement renovation. Parking, access to the building, and collections will not be affected. Thank you for your patience. www.hpl.ca/sherwood
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Published:
Monday, April 7, 2025 - 8:30am
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
Earthquakes
Repairing St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church spire, 1944
Repairing St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church spire, 1944
February 25, 1910
10:45 p.m.
February 7, 1938
12:23 a.m.
October 19, 1939
7:00 a.m.
March 8, 1943
11:26 p.m.; epicentre near Ottawa
September 5, 1944
12:40 a.m.; Richter 5.9; epicentre in Cornwall
1963
Richter 3
1965
Richter 6
December 3, 1979
Richter less than 2; epicentre in Burlington
January 21, 1980
1:30 a.m.; Richter 2; epicentre in East Hamilton
July 27, 1980
2:52 p.m.; Richter 5.1; epicentre in North Kentucky
October 4, 1983
Richter 3.5; epicentre in Burlington
October 7, 1983
6:20 a.m.; Richter 5.2; epicentre in New York State
January 31, 1986
11:46 a.m.; Richter 5.7; 20 seconds; epicenter near south shore Lake Erie
July 10, 1987
7:48 p.m.; Richter 5; epicentre in Lawrenceville, Illinois
July 23, 1987
5:30 a.m.; Richter 3.5; epicentre under Lake Ontario
November 25, 1988
6:48 p.m.; Richter 6.4; 30 seconds; epicentre in Eastern Quebec
August 5, 1989
5:08 p.m.; Richter 3.3; epicentre near west end Lake Ontario
Sept. 25, 1998
3:52 p.m.; Richter 5.4; 30 seconds; epicentre near the Ohio/Pennsylvania border, south of Lake Erie
Jan. 25, 2001
10:00 p.m.; Richter 4.4; several seconds; epicentre in Ashtabula, Ohio
Quake triggered by wastewater pumping
Jan. 20, 2008
6:56 a.m.; Richter 2; epicentre 5 km south-east of downtown core
These figures are extracted from the newspaper articles found in:
CF - Hamilton - Earthquakes and from references in the Where-to-Look. For further information, check these sources.
Note: Richter scale established in 1935
