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 Morgan Firestone Arena, 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
All Branches Closed for Good Friday

All branches closed on Friday, April 18, 2025 for Good Friday. This includes branches with Extended Access.

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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Affected Branch: Central Library
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.

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

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

McCullough Collection

Box #5

April 5, 1941,

January 3, 1942 - April 11, 1942,

January 2, 1943 - December 31, 1943

April 5, 1941 London Landmarks

January 3, 1942 The British Spirit

January 17, 1942 Sutherlands Hamilton

January 24, 1942 The Stage Coach Age

January 31, 1942 The Old Crystal Palace

February 7, 1942 Hamilton Newspaperdom (1869)

February 14, 1942 Hamilton in Fifty-Seven

February 21, 1942 Back to the Fifties

February 28, 1942 Old Time Advertisers

March 7, 1942 The Old Verandas - and Other Things

March 14, 1942 The Old Bookshops

March 21, 1942 The Open Door - A Medley of Memories (#1)

March 28, 1942 " (#2)

April 4, 1942 " (#3)

April 11, 1942 The Old Gore Bank

January 2, 1943 Crozier of the Terror. Recalling the Franklin Expedition (1845-1848) (#1)

January 9, 1943 " (#2)

January 16, 1943 Dear Old Dundas

January 23, 1943 More Brief Biographies

January 30, 1943 Choirs of Fifty Years Ago (#1)

February 6, 1943 " (#2)

February 13, 1943 Neighbourhood Names

February 20, 1943 Hotel on Wheels

February 27, 1943 Boarding Round

March 6, 1943 Scouting and Transport in War

March 13, 1943 Past Years...Being Some Reminiscences of Charles R. McCullough (#1)

March 20, 1943 " (#2)

March 27, 1943 " (#3)

April 3, 1943 Old Days - Old Ways (#1)

April 10, 1943 " (#2)

April 17, 1943 " (#3)

April 24, 1943 " (#4)

May 1, 1943 A Great Queen's Father

May 8, 1943 The Pioneers (#1)

May 15, 1943 " (#2)

May 22, 1943 The Monuments

May 29, 1943 The Pioneers (#3)

June 5, 1943 " (#4)

June 12, 1943 " (#5)

June 19, 1943 An XVIII Century Magazine

June 26, 1943 Hamilton's First Settlers

July 3, 1943 A Tribune of '83

July 10, 1943 A Spectator of 1852 (#1)

July 17, 1943 " (#2)

July 24, 1943 Old Time Advertisers

July 31, 1943 The Hungry Years

August 7, 1943 Heroine of 1812

August 14, 1943 Tales of the Great

August 21, 1943 A Descant on Doctors

September 4, 1943 Gentleman Johnnie Burgoyne

September 11, 1943 Story of Jane McCrea

September 18, 1943 Castle Dangerous

September 25, 1943 The Moores and Others

October 2, 1943 Just Seventy Years Ago (#1)

October 9, 1943 " (#2)

October 16, 1943 A Visit to Dundurn

October 23, 1943 A Brilliant and Beloved Bishop

October 30, 1943 A Canadian Leonidas (#1)

November 6, 1943 " (#2)

November 13, 1943 The Carrolls of Rockbay (#1)

November 20, 1943 " (#2)

November 27, 1943 Ninety-Nine Years Ago

December 11, 1943 Wits, Wags and Bigwigs

December 18, 1943 Tales That Were Told

December 24, 1943 Christmas Eve and Day, 1852

December 31, 1943 New Year's Eve and Day, 1852-1853