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 Morgan Firestone Arena, 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
All Branches Closed for Good Friday

All branches closed on Friday, April 18, 2025 for Good Friday. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 11, 2025 - 10:15am
All Branches Closed for Easter Sunday

All branches closed on Sunday, April 20, 2025 for Easter Sunday. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 11, 2025 - 10:15am
All Branches Closed for Easter Monday

All branches closed on Monday, April 21, 2025 for Easter Monday. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 11, 2025 - 10:15am
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
Barton Branch - Roof Repair

Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions will continue until April 25. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 3:30pm
Sherwood Branch - Basement Renovation

The first phase of renovations will begin at the Sherwood Branch from April 10 to May 2. 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:
Monday, April 7, 2025 - 8:30am
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

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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R971.034 UNI CESC

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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R973.52 IMP CESC

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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R971.034 MIS CESC

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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R971.034 AME CESC

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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R971.034 SHA CESC

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]
R944.04092 LAFAY ADA CESC

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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R971.034 UNI CESC

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.
R971.034 UNI CESC

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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R971.034 UNI CESC

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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R971.034 ADD CESC

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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R971.034 ADD CESC

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
R971.034 UNI CESH #6

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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R071.034 COC CESC

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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R971.034 CAM CESC

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