The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available
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Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
Extended Access at Freelton Branch Unavailable
Extended Access at the Freelton Branch is not working. Please visit during staffed hours. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
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Published:
Thursday, May 22, 2025 - 2:45pm
Construction Work at Sherwood Branch
The Sherwood Branch has following service limitations due to construction:
- 1st Floor closed to the public
- 2nd Floor collections (teen, children, and graphic novels) available
- 2nd Floor: Limited browsing of Express Adult Fic and Express DVDs
- Holds pickup on the 2nd Floor
- Reduced number of public computers on 2nd Floor
- Printing and copying available on 2nd Floor
- Seating is reduced
- Parking, washroom and elevator access available
Please refer to hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program listings. Most programs will continue as normal on the 2nd Floor or in the basement.
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Published:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 2:30pm
All Branches Closed - May 30, Staff Professional Development
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 30 for Staff Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is not available. HPL's online card registration, catalogue and eResources are not available until 5pm due to scheduled maintenance. All branches reopen Saturday May 31.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, May 12, 2025 - 8:00am
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.
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Published:
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Relocation in May
Until Saturday May 31, the Ancaster Branch is temporarily relocated to the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The Wilson Street branch is closed for a roof and HVAC replacement and is expected to reopen on Monday June 2 at 9:30am.
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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
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
Multicultural Resources
Croation National Home, opened in the 1930s on Beach Road
Check in the Where-to-Look in Local History & Archives for the following ethnic groups, which have clipping files, scrapbooks or other material.
Catalogued Books
Here is a list of some books from Local History & Archives that might be of interest in researching ethnic groups:
Anglo-Italian tension in Hamilton, 1921-1946
Ivan Amodeo
University of Guelph
1994
Appendix to Handbook for counsellors of newcomers for Hamilton-Burlington area
Hamilton and District Central Information Service
Diverse racial and cultural groups' access to the social service system
Prepared by Gloria DeSantis
Social Planning & Research Council
1990
R362.84 DES
Ethnic and cultural directory
Central Information Service
1975, 1976, 1977, 1979
R367.9713025 ETH
Ethnic recipes
Hamilton Multicultural Centre
1977
R641.59 HAM
Ethnocultural Director of Hamilton-Wentworth
Hamilton & District Multicultural Council
1985?
R367.9713025 ETH
The Filipino Organization of Hamilton presents "Kaugaliang Pilipino" a dance and music festival
R305.89221071 FIL
Germania Club
R305.831 DEU
The Germania Club 1864-1989
R305.831 GER
Hamilton: A Black Perspective
R305.896071352 HAM
Hamilton and District Multicultural Council
Annual Report
R367.971352 HAM
Hamilton Jewish Community Centre 25th Anniversary 1950-1975
R305.89240713 HAM
The Hamilton St. Andrews' Benevolent Society
R305.89163071 HAM
Hamilton Scottish Games
R305.89163071 HAM
Hamilton Wentworth Chinese Directory
Summer Canada Programs
19--
R917.1352 HAM
Immigrant Communities - British and Continental European - in early 20th century Hamilton
J. Synge
R325.71352 SYN
The Immigrant Song: The Spectator special report, Friday October 5, 1990
Hamilton Spectator
R305.8009713 IMM
Multicultural Directory of Hamilton-Wentworth
1994
R305.80971352 MUL
National Bicentenary of Canadian Jewry, 1759-1959
R305.8924071 NAT
National Council of Jewish Women
R305.8924071 NAT
New World Focus
New World Focus Publishing
1992-
Hamilton Reference Periodical
An Orientation Kit [prepared by the] Vietnamese Voluntary Group of Hamilton
Vietnamese Voluntary Group
197?
R362.849592 ORI
Our People in These Parts: Scottish immigrant networks and the cultural construction of nationality in nineteenth century Hamilton.
R305.89163 RAM
Our Ukrainian Loyalists: the Ukrainian Canadian Committee
By Watson Kirkconnell
Ukrainian Canadian Committee
1943
R971.00491791 KIR
An Overview of the Hamilton & District Multicultural Council
Hamilton & District Multicultural Council
198-
R367.971352 OVE
The Red Shield
R305.8924071 RED
The Regional Mosaic: a directory of cultural and ethnic groups in the Regional Municipality of Hamilton Wentworth
Central Information Service
1974
R367.9713025 ETH
Report of the Hamilton Anti-racism Committee's Action Line
Hamilton Anti-racism Committee
1977
R301.45109713 H18
Slurs, stereotypes and prejudice
Hamilton Anti-racism Committee
Drawings by Lynn Johnston
R303.38711 HAM
A Survey on the Chinese communities in Toronto and Hamilton
Prepared by Felix Fong [et al]
1971
R301.45109713 SU79
A welcome to newcomers to Hamilton
Social Planning Council of Hamilton and District
1962
R360.9713521 SO12
Census
The 1871 census of Ontario is searchable by ethnic origin
Government Documents
There are many documents relating to demographics, etc. in the Government Documents section. Check the on line catalogue.
