Waterdown Branch Accessibile Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom in both the Waterdown library and the lobby of the Waterdown shared facility are out of order. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

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Published:
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 6:45pm
Sherwood Branch Closure: Wednesday, May 14

In preparation for the 1st Floor renovations, the Sherwood Branch will be closed on Wednesday, May 14. It is expected to reopen on Thursday, May 15 with the completion of the basement renovation. Thank you for your understanding.

Published:
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 12:00pm
Study Hall, Thursday, May 8

Due to City IT maintenance, there may be an intermittent network outage between 8-10 pm during Study Hall on Thursday, May 8. Computers, printers and WiFi may not be available at times. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - 4:00pm
All Branches Closed - Victoria Day 

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, May 18, and Victoria Day, Monday, May 19. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall services are not available. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 9:30am
Central Library - Fire Drill

On Tuesday, May 13, a fire drill will be held at 11 am at Central Library. You may visit the Barton or Locke Branches as alternate locations for your library needs. Thank you for your understanding.

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 1:30pm
Turner Park Branch - Roof Repair

Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions are expected to continue until the end of June. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
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.

www.hpl.ca/ancaster

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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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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:30pm
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
Sherwood Branch - Basement Renovation

The first phase of renovations continues at the Sherwood Branch. 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

Published:
Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:15am

McCullough Collection

Box #2

January 7, 1933 - December 28, 1935

January 7, 1933 Rae of the Arctic (#1)

January 14, 1933 " (#2)

January 21, 1933 " (#3)

January 28, 1933 " (#4)

February 4, 1933 " (#6)

February 11, 1933 " (#5)

February 18, 1933 New From An Old Chateau (#1)

February 25, 1933 " (#2)

March 4, 1933 " (#3)

March 11, 1933 " (#4)

March 18, 1933 " (#5)

March 25, 1933 'In Days of Yore' Being Extracts From Old Files of the Hamilton Spectator (#1)

April 1, 1933 " (#2)

April 8, 1933 " (#3)

April 15, 1933 " (#4)

April 22, 1933 Indian Art in Place Names (#1)

April 29, 1933 " (#2)

May 6, 1933 A Destroyed Nation

May 13, 1933 Addison of Old St. Mark's (#1)

May 20, 1933 " (#2)

May 27, 1933 " (#3)

June 3, 1933 The Romance of a Song (#1)

June 10, 1933 " (#2)

June 17, 1933 John Byron of the Navy (#1)

June 24, 1933 " (#2)

June 30, 1933 " (#3)

July 8, 1933 Two Cameronians

July 15, 1933 Affairs of Honor (#1)

July 22, 1933 " (#2)

August 5, 1933 " (#4)

August 12, 1933 " (#5)

August 19, 1933 " (#6)

August 26, 1933 " (#7)

September 9, 1933 Indian Tales (#2)

September 18, 1933 " (#3)

September 23, 1933 " (#4)

September 30, 1933 " (#5)

October 7, 1933 A Night at Nahneetis (#1)

October 14, 1933 " (#2)

October 21, 1933 " (#3)

October 28, 1933 The Black Sixties (#1)

November 4, 1933 " (#2)

November 11, 1933 Young Finan's Journal (#1)

November 18, 1933 " (#2)

November 25, 1933 " (#3)

December 2, 1933 " (#4)

December 9, 1933 Romantic Betsy Bigley (#1)

December 16, 1933 " (#2)

December 23, 1933 " (#3)

December 30, 1933 Laura Bell of Belfast and Elsewhere

January 6, 1934 Madame Rachel

Annals of the Gore (1827, 1828, 1829) Series

January 13, 1934 - December 14, 1935

Articles numbered in Roman numerals from I to C

[missing: XXXIX, LXXIV, LXXV]

Also within this time period:

January 20, 1934 Bartlett of Brigus

November 16, 1935 Two Distinguished Artists

December 21, 1935 Some Seventy Years Ago (#1)

December 28, 1935 " (#2)