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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Published:
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.

 

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Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Sherwood Branch - Temporary Closure

As the 1st floor renovation wraps up, the Sherwood Branch will be closed on Thursday, June 5, to reset the spaces. Service hours will resume on Friday, June 6. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 11:00am
Concession Branch's Children's Department Closure for Repair

Concession Branch's children's department will be closed on the morning of Monday, June 2nd for minor repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

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Published:
Monday, May 26, 2025 - 2:15pm
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.

Published:
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.

Published:
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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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

Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing

Hagersville - 13 January 1951, 4 October 1952, 14 January 1961

Haileybury - 22 October 1955

Haliburton - 11 June 1955, 6 June 1959, 19 September 1964, 7 August 1965, 14 August 1965

Haliburton Highlands - 12 September 1964

Haltonville - 18 July 1953

Hamilton - 24 January 1959

Hamilton – Cootes Paradise - 19 September 1953, 14 August 1954

Hamilton – Dundurn Castle - 27 March 1954

Hamilton – Education–History - 20 March 1954

Hamilton – Grimsby Area - 22 May 1957

Hamilton – Incline Railways - 6 March 1954

Hamilton – Macassa - 17 April 1954

Hamilton – Market - 21 August 1954

Hamilton – Mountain - 23 April 1955, 30 April 1955, 7 May 1955

Hamilton – Mountainview Hotel - 13 March 1954

Hamilton – Playgrounds - 10 July 1954

Hamilton – Royal Botanical Gardens - 6 February 1954, 20 February 1960, 27 February 1960

Hamilton – Royal Botanical Gardens – Hendrie Park - 9 October 1954

Hamilton – Royal Hotel - 13 March 1954

Hamilton – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church- 23 January 1954

Hamilton – Schools – Closing - 3 July 1954

Hamilton – Spectator Building - 26 December 1953

Hamilton – Victoria Park - 10 April 1954

Hamilton – Whitehern - 30 January 1954

Hamilton Beach - 15 February 1958 [see also Burlington Beach]

Hamilton Harbour - 2 January 1954, 9 January 1954, 22 May 1954

Hannon - 14 July 1951, 7 March 1959

Hanover - 7 December 1957

Harper’s Corners - 19 July 1952, 26 July 1952

Harrisburg - 3 February 1962

Harriston - 5 April 1958

Hastings - 6 August 1960

Havelock - 4 June 1960

Hawkesville - 21 March 1964

Heidleberg - 7 March 1964

Hespeler - 10 October 1953, 27 June 1959

Highways: No 2. Toronto-Kingston - 30 September 1961: No. 6. Hamilton-Port Dover - 23 June 1962: No. 7. Guelph - 17 December 1955: No. 8. Hamilton-Niagara Falls - 7 May 1960: No. 69 - 21 September 1957: No. 97 - 19 October 1957

Highways Canada – Hamilton - 16 September 1958: Trans-Canada Highway - 17 September 1960

Hillsburgh - 9 August 1958

Homer - 31 October 1964

Hornby - 5 October 1952, 21 April 1962

Huntsville - 30 May 1953

Huttonville - 19 October 1963