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

OGS Collection Family Histories

NASH A Family Chart (00550)

NELLES Andrew Nelles - A New Canadian 1798 (00551)

NELLES Nelles Association News. Vol. XIII (Newsletters) (00552)

NEWELL William Newell Descendancy Chart - East Flamborough (00553)

NOLLES Willem Nolles, Ancestor of Nelles & Nellis Families of North America (00554)

NUNN Nunn Genealogy - Descendants of William & Mary Jenney Nunn of Dundas (00555)

O’DELL/BAER Twelve Families. R929.2 ODE CESR ((00374)

OLIVER From Crook to Chaplain. John W. Oliver. 1888-1979 (01715)

O'NEILL International Gathering of Clan (00683) [Missing Apr. 2002]

PAISLEY The Journal of the Paisley Family Society. 1997-1998 (02165)

PANGBURN The Pangburn Letter. Sept. 1989- March 1999 (00556)

PATTERSON Patterson and Related Families in Beverly Township (02332)

PAYNES see DWYERS

PAYZANT A Passion for Survival: The True Story of Marie Anne and Louis Payzant in Eighteenth-century Nova Scotia (02470)

PENTLAND Pentland Family History. Descendants of Alex Pentland and Eliz Wilson (02072)

PIRIE/MCPHERSON History of the Pirie/McPherson Families (00557)

POTTRUFF Pottruff Genealogy. 1760-1978 (00558)

POTTRUFF Pottruff Genealogy. 1760-1978 - Index (00559)

PRIDMORE Leonard Pridmore 1833-1914 & Marg. Grogan 1840-1914, Family Records (00560)

PRIEST Descendants of Thomas Priest (00561)

PRITCHARD Pritchard Family (of Pritchard/Andrews Engraving) (00562)

PRUDHAM The Prudham Family - A Records of Pioneer Days (00563)

PSUTKA Psutka Family Tree, Vol. 1. 1981 (00564)

REAMAN The Reaman Family History. Vaughan Township (00565)

REESOR The Reesor Family in Canada - 1804-1980 (00566)

REICHHELD Your Reichheld Heritage - Descendants of Nicolaus & Anna (00567)

RENNIE The Rennie Family History. Clippings, etc. (00568)

ROBERTSON Scotch Line, Granny’s Tale, Cobourg Star (00569)

RODGERS Agnes & James Allan Family Tree. Index. Birthday Book (00570)

ROREX Rorex Genealogy (00571)

ROSE Biography of Four Generations of Roses. Hugh of Balnuarin Scotland to Colin H. of Chatham, Ont. (00572)

ROSE Rose Family Association Newsletter (00573)

ROSENBERGER Rosenberger. A Family History. 1891-1970 (00574)

RUDY Rudy and Related Families. Records & Letters (00575)

RUDY see also STAGER

RUNDLE Cornwall to Ontario: A Rundle Family History (02386)

RYMAL Rymal Family 1684-1996 & Pedigree Charts. Binder (00576)

RYMAL Rymal Family History. Letter from H.J. Buttery (00577)

RYMAL History of the Ancestors and Descendants of William Rymal, UEL (1759-1852) Who Settled on Hamilton Mountain in 1788 (02423)