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

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