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.
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Campbell, Patrick
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Edited by H.H. Langton
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Day, Samuel Phillips
English America: or Pictures of Canadian Places and People
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Hall, Francis
Travels in Canada and the United States, in 1816 and 1817
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Hamilton Spectator, May 30, 1857
MacTaggart, John
Three Years in Canada: An Account of the Actual State of the Country in 1826-7-8
Comprehending Its Resources, Productions, Improvements, and Capabilities; and including Sketches of the State of Society, Advice to Emigrants, &c.
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Morris, William
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Rowan, John J.
The Emigrant and Sportsman in Canada . Some Experiences of An Old Country Settler. With Sketches of Canadian Life, Sporting Adventures, and Observations on the Forests and Fauna
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Rhys, Horton (Morton Price)
A Theatrical Trip for a Wager! Through Canada and the United States
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Simcoe, Mrs. John Graves
The Diary of Mrs. Simcoe Wife of the First Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Upper Canada, 1792-6
With Notes and a Biography By J. Ross Robertson
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Talbot, Edward Allen
Five Years Residence in the Canadas: including a Tour Through Part of The United States of America in the Year 1823
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