The computer lab on the 1st floor is currently out of order. There are limited public computers available on the 2nd floor. Printing and photocopying are still available. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Sherwood Branch - Public Computers
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - 11:00am
Carlisle Branch Accessibile Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - 12:00pm
Sunday Hours - Modified Service, June 22
Due to day-long IT maintenance (7am-5pm), the following branches are closed on Sunday, June 22: Central Library, Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown. Sunday service hours resume on Sunday, June 29.
Please note that the HPL catalogue, Library accounts, and online resources will not be available during this time frame. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 3:00pm
Westdale Branch - Delayed Opening
Due to Staff training, the Westdale Branch will open at 10am on Monday, June 16. You may visit Central Library and the Dundas Branch as your next nearest locations for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
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Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - 2:15pm
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order
The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
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Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume
Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available
The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.
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Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
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.
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Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
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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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
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Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am
War of 1812 - Collection Bibliography - U
United States . Congress.
Act Granting Pensions to the Survivors of the War of 1812 Who Served 60 Days, and to their Widows.
n.p.,n.d.[1871]
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United States. Congress.
Important State Papers. Declaration of War.
Washington, June 18, 4 o'clock, P.M.
The injunction of secresy [sic] was about an hour ago removed from the following Message, Report, and Act.
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United States. Congress.
[10] Letter from The Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means, to the Secretary of the Treasury, on the subject of a System of Revenue to Revive and Maintain Unimpaired the Public Credit, with the Answer of the Secretary Thereto.
October 18, 1814. Read, and committed to the committee of the whole house on the report of the committee of ways and means on so much of the President's message as relates to the finances of the United States.
Washington: A. & G. Way, Printers, 1814
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United States. Congress.
[56] Memorial from The Legislative Council and House of Representatives of the Missouri Territory, on the Subject of the Defenceless Situation of Said Territory; and Praying the Aid of Congress in The Defence Thereof, & c.,
January 31, 1815
Read, and ordered to lie on the table
Washington: A. & G. Way, Printers. 1815
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United States. Congress.
[59] Memorial of the American Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Manufactures.
January 29, 1817
Referred to the committee of Commerce and Manufactures.
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United States. Congress.
[23] Mr. Sharp's Motion, Relating to the Conduct of Martin Chittenden, Governor of Vermont, in Issuing a Proclamation Ordering The Militia of That State, Engaged in the Service of the United States, to Withdraw From their services.
January 6, 1814
Ordered to lie on the table.
Washington: A. & G. Way, printers. 1814
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United States. Congress.
Oration on the Life and Character of Gilbert Motier de Lafayette. Delivered At the Request of Both Houses of the Congress of the United States, before them In the House of Representatives at Washington, On the 31st December, 1834. By John Quincy Adams, A Member of the House.
Washington: Printed by Gales and Seaton, 1835
94, [2]
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United States. Congress.
[9] Report of The Committee of Claims on the Petition of Sundry Citizens of Vincennes and of Knox County in the Indiana Territory.
December 23, 1813
Read and referred to a committee of the whole House to-morrow.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1813
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United States. Congress.
[21] Report of The Committee of Claims on The Petition of William Gamble.
January 5, 1814
Read and committed to a committee of the whole House to-morrow.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1814.
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United States. Congress.
[60] Resolutions Expressive of the Sense of Congress of the Gallantry and Good Conduct with which the Reputation of the Arms of the United States has been sustained by certain officers herein named.
February 8, 1815
Read twice and committed to a committee of the whole house on Monday next.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman. 1815
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United States. Congress. House of Representatives
An Address of Members of the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States, to their Constituents, on the Subject of the War with Great Britain.
Boston: From the press of John Eliot, June. 1812
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United States. Congress. House of Representatives.
An Address of Member of The House of Representatives, of the Congress of the United States, to their Constituents, On the Subject of the War with Great Britain.
Philadelphia: Printed at the Office of the United States' Gazette [1812]
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United States. Congress. House of Representatives.
Barbarities of the enemy exposed in a report of the Committee of the House of Representatives of the United States appointed to enquire into the spirit and manner in which the war has been waged by the enemy. And the documents, accompanying said report.
Troy: Printed by Francis Adancourt, 1813
179
Sabin 3296; TPL 1019
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United States. Congress. House of Representatives.
[53] Documents Accompanying a bill to amend the acts for the government and regulation of seamen in the merchant service, and for the relief of distressed and destitute American seamen in foreign ports.
January 25, 1817
Laid before the House by the Chairman of the committee on Foreign Relations, and ordered to be printed
n.n.,n.d.
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United States. Congress. House of Representatives.
[38] Letter from George W. Campbell, Esq. Late Secretary of the Treasury, To The Chairman of the Committee appointed To Inquire into the Causes and Particulars of The Invasion of the City of Washington, and the neighbouring town of Alexandria, in the month of August last.
January 2, 1815. Laid before the House by the chairman of the said committee, and ordered to be printed.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1815
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