HPL Catalogue - Scheduled Maintenance
Due to scheduled maintenance, HPL's Library catalogue will be not available from 8am to 10am on Sunday, January 26, 2025. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Terryberry Accessible Washroom on the 1st Floor - Out of Order
The accessible washroom on the 1st floor of Terryberry library is unavailable.
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.
Telephone Directories
These directories show names, addresses and telephone numbers for the Hamilton-Wentworth region. They can also include Ancaster, Burlington, Caledonia, Dundas, Freelton, Grimsby, Lynden, Mount Hope, Smithville, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, West Lincoln, and Winona .
Telephone books from 1879 to the present for the Hamilton-Wentworth region are available in Local History & Archives. See the Microfilm Drawer under Bell Canada for the number.
The last 5 years are available in hard copy. All earlier editions are available on microfilm.