The last day of Study Hall is Thursday, June 25. The service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
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
Ancaster Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 1:00pm
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 - O
[O'Connor, Thomas] 1770-1855
An Impartial and Correct History of the War Between the United States and Great Britain; Declared by a Law on Congress, June 18, 1812; and included by a ratification and exchange of a Treaty of Peace, at the City of Washington, Feb. 17, 1815. Comprising a Particular Record of the Events produced during the contest. Including the following Important Documents.
1. The President's Message to Congress of 1st June, 1812
2. The Report of the Committee of Foreign Relations of 3rd June, 1812
3. The Act declaring War between the United States and Great Britain
4. The Treaty of Peace.
5. Niles' List of Prizes, Captured during the War.
6. The Treaty of Peace of 1783
Carefully Compiled from Official Documents.
Belfast: Reprinted by Joseph Smyth, 1816
vi, [7]-300
Howes 7522; Sabin 56658
R971.053 Oc5 CESC
Osgood, David 1747-1822
A Solemn Protest against the Late Declaration of War, in a Discourse, delivered on the Next Lord's Day after the Tidings of it were received. By David Osgood, D.D. Pastor of the Church in Medford.
Cambridge: Hilliard and Metcalf, 1812
20
Gagnon II 1552; Sabin 57778; TPL 912
R971.034 OSG CESC
