Study Halls Pause for Summer Break

The last day of Study Hall is Thursday, June 25. The service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls

Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Canada Day Closure - All Branches

All HPL Branches are closed on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is off the road. Regular service hours resume on Thursday, July 2. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours

Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Locke Branch - Exterior Neighbourhood Filming

From June 21 to June 27, filming activities, production vehicles and film equipment will be located on:

  • West side, Kent Street between Homewood Avenue and Aberdeen Avenue
  • East side Locke Street between Homewood Avenue and Stanley Street
  • South side of Homewood Avenue

Parking may be limited at times when visiting Locke Branch. Thank you in advance for your patience.

Published:
Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Construction work at Barton Branch

The entrance to the Barton Branch parking lot off of Milton St. is currently inaccessible due to construction. The parking lot can still be accessed via the alley off Fullerton St. during this time.

Published:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 9:15am
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.

Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification

Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Bookmobile Service June Modifications 

Wednesday, June 24:              

  • Swansea - Cancelled
  • Helen Detwiler - Cancelled
  • Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - Cancelled

Saturday, June 27:                

  • Stoney Creek Arena - Cancelled
  • Riverdale - Cancelled
  • Discovery Centre - 3-4pm instead 

Tuesday, June 30:              

  • Greencedar - Cancelled
  • Mountview - Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm

War of 1812 - Collection Bibliography - J

Jackson, Lt.-Col. H.M.
Roger's Rangers. A History by Lieut.-Col. H.M. Jackson, M.B.E., E.D.
1953
[12], 214
R973.26 JAC CESC

James, William d. 1827
A Full and Correct Account of the Chief Naval Occurrences of the Late War between Great Britain and the United States of America; preceded by a cursory examination of the American Accounts of their Naval Actions Fought Previous to that Period: to which is added An appendix; with Plates.
London: T. Egerton, 1817
xvi, 528, ccxvi, 16
Lande 467; Sabin 35717; TPL 1057
R971.053 H237f CESC

James, William d. 1827
A Full and Correct Account of the Military Occurrences of the Late War between Great Britain and the United States of America; with an appendix and Plates.
In two volumes.
London: Printed for the Author, 1818
fold. map., xxxii, fold. map. facing p. 1 incomplete, 476; fold. map., 582, 16
Howes 5329; Lande 468; Sabin 35718; Thibeault 10148; TPL 1058
R971.053 J237 CESC (2 copies)

Jenkins, John S
The Generals of the last War with Great Britain.
Auburn: Derby, Miller & Co., Publishers, 1849
xii, [13]-407
Sabin 36002
R971.0340922 JEN CESC

Jenkins, John S
The Lives of Distinguished American Generals in the Last War with Great Britain. Sixth Thousand.
Auburn: Derby and Miller, 1852
xi, [12]-407, 3
R971.0340922 JEN CESC

Johnson, Herbert T.
State of Vermont. Roster of Soldiers in the War of 1812-14 Prepared and published under the direction of Herbert T. Johnson. The Adjutant General.
1933
474
R973.52443 VER CESC

Johnston, Charles Murray 1926-
(With Richard Diubaldo and John Hammill)
A Battle for the Heartland: Stoney Creek, 6 June 1813.
Stoney Creek, Ont.: Pennell Printing Co., n.d.
17
R971.053 J642 CESH

Jones, Frank L ca 1914-
A Subaltern of 1812 (James Fitzgibbon) From The Canadian Army Journal. Vol. IX, no. 3 July 1955
[59]-68
RB F577j CESH