Central Library: Main Elevator Out of Order
One of the main elevators at Central Library is currently out of order. Estimated time of disruption is unknown. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Library Services Update
HPL is recovering from the City of Hamilton's cybersecurity-related incident, which began Sunday February 25 and continues today. Learn more.
- Public computers are available at all branches. JAWS (Job Access With Speech) computers are not available.
- Printing is available at all branches.
- Photocopying and scanning is available at all branches except at Westdale & Concession.
- Public Wi-Fi is available at all branches.
- Makerspace services are available at select locations.
Contact Library Staff at 289-779-7588, hpl.ca or askus@hpl.ca. Check hpl.ca/events for programs and hpl.ca/hours for open hours.
Fenian Invasion
Clipping Files
CF – Hamilton – Biography – Grant, Charles Coote (1825-1914) Contains “The Fenians in Canada. A British Officer’s Impressions” by G.C. Duggan The Irish Sword, Winter, 1967
CF – Hamilton – Biography – Nichol, Robert (1856-1951) [Veteran of Fenian invasion]
CF – Hamilton – Militia – 11th Field Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery
CF – Hamilton – Militia – 13th Battalion, Volunteer Militia CF – Hamilton – Militia – Rifle Brigade
CF – Hamilton – Militia – Rifle Brigade – Reminiscences of Hamilton by Ernest C. Mackenzie [the Prince Consort’s Own Rifle Brigade was stationed in Hamilton from 1862-1864 due to the Fenian threat]
