Monday, April 28 is the National Day of Mourning to remember and honour those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace. All HPL Branches will observe a minute of silence at 11am to honour their memories.
April 28: National Day of Mourning
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
Westdale Branch: Polling Station
Monday, April 28 is Election Day in Canada. Westdale Branch is open 9:30am-9:30pm as a polling station. Please bring one piece of ID to vote. Please note there will be a minute of silence at 11am in honour of the National Day of Mourning.
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Published:
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
City of Hamilton IT Maintenance
Due to City IT maintenance, HPL's catalogue and digital resources will not be available on Sunday, April 27 between midnight and 1am. We apologize for the inconvenience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
Extended Access at Freelton Branch Unavailable
Extended Access at Freelton Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
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Published:
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 12:00pm
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Closure, May 5-31
From Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 31, the Ancaster Branch will be temporarily closed due to a roof and HVAC replacement. During this time, service hours will be available at the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The last day to pick up your Holds is Thursday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.
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Published:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 11:00am
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 25. 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
Keefer Pamphlets – H
Higham, Robert
Report made Oct. 3, 1837 to the Directors of the Auburn and Rochester Railroad Company.
Canandaigua: Printed by David C.M. Rupp. At the Repository Press, 1837
[11]
vol. 7 #8
mf #862F
Hoe, R. & Co.
Manufacturers of Single & Double Cylinder and Type Revolving Printing Machines, Washington & Smith Hand Presses, Self Inking Machines, Etc.; Every article connected with the arts of Letter Press, Copperplate and Lithographic Printing, and Bookbinding, Always on Hand, or Furnished at Short Notice. Cast Steel Saws, Steam Engines, Machinery, Iron and Brass Castings, etc. Manufactories Nos. 29 and 31 Gold Street, and on Broome, Columbia, and Sheriff Streets.
New York: William Van Norden, Printer, 1849
[38 with illustrations]
vol. 8 #16
mf #863
Hogan, J. Sheridan Canada.
An Essay: To which was awarded the First Prize by the Paris Exhibition Committee of Canada
Montreal: B. Dawson, 1855
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vol. 3 #25
mf #846
Hudson River Railroad
Report on the Hudson River Railroad, by John B. Jervis, Civil Engineer
New York: Printed by J.F. Trow & Co., 1846
[42 + map]
vol. 8 #2
mf #862
Hudson River Railroad
Report on the Location of the Line between Fishkill and Albany; with general remarks on the prospects of the road. By John B. Jervis, Chief Engineer. January 12th, 1848. New York: Wm. C. Bryant & Co., Printers, [1848]
[38]
vol. 8 #1
mf #862
Hudson River Railroad Company
Amended Act of Incorporation of the Hudson River Rail-Road Company, By-Laws and Extracts from Revised Statutes, &c., &c.
New York: Printed by Thomas Snowden, 1847
[54]
vol. 8 #6
mf #862
Hudson River Railroad Company
First Annual Report of the Directors of the Hudson River Rail-Road Co. To the Stockholders, June 12th, 1848
New York: Van Norden & King, 1848
[24]
vol. 8 #3
mf #862
Hudson River Railroad Company
Second Annual Report of the Directors of the Hudson River Rail-Road Co., to the Stockholders, August 29th, 1849
New York: Wm. C. Bryant & Co., 1849
[31]
vol. 8 #4
mf #862
Hudson River Railroad Company
Third Annual Report of the Directors of the Hudson River Railroad Co., To the Stockholders, April 17th, 1850
New York: Wm. C. Bryant & Co., 1850
[39]
vol. 8 #5
mf #862
Hudson River Railroad Company
First Annual Report of the Directors of the Hudson River Rail-Road Co. To the Stockholders, June 12th, 1848
New York: Van Norden & King, 45 Wall-Street, 1848
[24]
vol. 9 #11
mf #863
Hunt, T.S.
Examinations of Some Felspathic Rocks From the Philosophical Magazine for May 1855
Montreal: 1855
[10]
vol. 10 #11
mf #864
Hunt, T.S.
Note on the Mineral Wilsonite From the Philosophical magazine for May 1855. Montreal: 1855
[2]
vol. 10 #12
mf #864
Hunt, T.S.
On some principles to be considered in Chemical Classifications Read before the American Association for the Promotion of Science, at the annual meeting, held at Philadelphia, Sept. 20th, 1848
[399-405]
vol. 10 #8
mf #864
Hunt, T.S., & W.E. Logan
Art. XXIV.- On the Chemical Composition of Recent and Fossil Lingulae, and some other Shells
Montreal: 1854
[235-239]
vol. 10 #7
mf #864
Hunt, T.S.
On the Constitution and Equivalent Volume of Some Mineral Species Extracted from the American Jour. of Science and Arts, 2nd Series, Vol. XVI, Sept., 1853
Montreal: 1853
[16]
vol. 10 #5
mf #864
Hunt, T.S.
Remarks on the Constitution of Leucine, with critical observations upon the late Researches of M. Wutz
Montreal: 1849
[63-67]
vol. 10 #10
mf #864
Hunt, T.S.
Thoughts on Solution and the Chemical Process From the American Journal of Science and Arts, Second Series, Vol. XIX, Jan., 1854
[5]
vol. 10 #6
f #864
