The computer lab on the 1st floor is currently out of order. There are limited public computers available on the 2nd floor. Printing and photocopying are still available. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Sherwood Branch - Public Computers
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - 11:00am
Carlisle Branch Accessibile Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - 12:00pm
Sunday Hours - Modified Service, June 22
Due to day-long IT maintenance (7am-5pm), the following branches are closed on Sunday, June 22: Central Library, Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown. Sunday service hours resume on Sunday, June 29.
Please note that the HPL catalogue, Library accounts, and online resources will not be available during this time frame. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 3:00pm
Westdale Branch - Delayed Opening
Due to Staff training, the Westdale Branch will open at 10am on Monday, June 16. You may visit Central Library and the Dundas Branch as your next nearest locations for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
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Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - 2:15pm
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order
The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
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Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume
Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available
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.
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Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
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.
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Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
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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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
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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.
