Preview the New HPL.ca

We're excited to share a preview of the new HPL.ca before its official launch on September 15.

Explore the new site, discover updated navigation and get familiar with the improved online experience designed to make it easier to find Library services, programs, collections and information.

If you encounter an issue or have feedback, please let us know through our Contact Us page.

Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 3:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Parking Lot Not Available

Due to a fence replacement, the parking lot will be unavailable from September 7-9. Nearby street parking is available, as is an HSR route. Thank you for your patience. 

Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Concession Branch - Construction Updates

Due to a glass door installation for the new Makerspace area, Concession Branch will close at 1 pm on Thursday, September 3. It is expected to reopen to its regular hours with limited services on Friday, September 4. Stay tuned for continual updates.

www.hpl.ca/concession

Published:
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 8:00am
Labour Day - All HPL Branches Closed

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, September 6 and Labour Day, Monday, September 7. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, September 8. 

Published:
Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:45pm
Barton Branch - Construction in Area

Please note that Milton Avenue at Barton Street is under construction. Access to the parking lot is limited. Nearby street parking is available and an HSR route out front. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:30pm
Print on the Go Currently Unavailable

The Print on the Go service is not working at all Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Delayed Openings and Closures

Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.

  • Turner Park: Wednesday, September 2, Noon-1 pm Closure
  • Red Hill: Friday, September 18, Delayed Opening of 10 am
  • Central Library: Tuesday, September 29, Delayed Opening of 10 am

Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.

Published:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications for September

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September: 

Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for updates on service modifications.

Tuesday, September 8                  

  • Strathcona - Cancelled 
  • McMaster - Cancelled 

Thursday, September 10              

  • Rockton and Millgrove visits moved to Saturdays (Starting September 12) 

Saturday, September 12               

  • Stoney Creek - Cancelled 
  • Riverdale - Cancelled 

Thursday, September 17       

  • Mohawk Gardens - Cancelled 
  • Meadowlands - Cancelled 

Friday, September 18             

  • Winona - Cancelled 
  • Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break

After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls

Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm

War of 1812 - Collection Bibliography - U

United States. Congress. House of Representatives.
[44] Report of the Committee to whom was referred the petition of sundry inhabitants of Connecticut, on behalf of the widow and children of Charles Dolph, deceased.
7th February, 1816
2
R971.034 REP CESC

United States. Congress. House of Representatives.
[39] Report of The Committee To Whom was Referred The Resolution of the House of Representatives, of Eighteenth March Last, Directing An inquiry "Whether any, and if any what means of retrenchment and economy, and reform in the general management, and of extension and efficiency, in the naval establishment, may be expedient."
January 9, 1815
Read and ordered to be printed.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1815
29
R971.034 UNI CESC

United States. Congress. House of Representatives.
[41] Resolution. By Mr. King, of Massachusetts.
February 6, 1816
Read and ordered to lie upon the table.
-re exclusion or increase of duties on foreign vessels and products
1
R971.034 KIN CESC

United States. Congress. House of Representatives.
Speech of the Hon. Josiah Quincy, In the House of Representatives of the U.S. Jan. 25, 1812. In Relation to Maritime Protection.
18
R971.034 UNI CESC

United States. Congress. House of Representatives.
30th Congress. 1st session. Miscellaneous No. 74
[To accompany bill H.R. No. 435]
Captain Lewis Warrington and Others.
Memorial of Lewis Warrington, Captain in the U.S. Navy,(In behalf of himself and the officers and crew of the U.S. sloop-war Peacock) Praying that the one half of the proceeds of the Epervier and goods, which went into the treasury by mistake, be restored to the officers and crew of said vessel, it having been decreed to them by the United States court as captors.
April 26, 1848
Ordered to be printed
24
R973.5256 UNI CESC

United States. Congress. House of Representatives.
25th Congress. 2d. session [Rep. No. 711] Ho. of Reps.
Canadian Volunteers.
March 21, 1838
Read, and laid on the table
Mr. Harlan, from the Committee on Private Land Claims, made the following report: The Committee on Private Land Claims, to which was referred a resolution of this House instructing them "To inquire into the expediency of reviving the provisions of the act granting bounty lands and extra pay to certain Canadian volunteers, approved the 5th of March 1816, and an act to amend said act, approved 3d March, 1817" have had the same under consideration, and report......
1
R971.034 UNI CESC

United States. Congress. House of Representatives. Committee of Ways and Means
Letter from the Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means, to The Secretary of The Treasury in relation to the Revenue necessary for the service of the United States for the present and Future Years; and the Ways and Means for Raising the Same with the answer of the Secretary of the Treasury thereto.
January 20th, 1812.
Ordered to be printed.
Washington City: R.C. Weightman, 1812
26 p.
R973.52 LET CESC

United States. Congress. House of Representatives. Committee of Ways and Means
Report of the Committee of Ways and Means, in relation To the Revenue necessary For the Service of the Present and Two Succeeding Years; accompanied with a plan for raising the same.
February 17th, 1812.
Read and Committed to a committee of the whole House on Monday next.
Washington City: R. C. Weightman, 1812
15 p.
R973.52 REP CESC

United States. Congress. House of Representatives. Committee on Foreign Affairs
Report, in Part, of the Committee on Foreign Relations Accompanied with a Bill for the Regulation of Seamen on Board Public Vessels and in the Merchant Service of the United States. January 29, 1813
Read, and ordered to lie on the table
Washington: A. & G. Way, Printers, 1813
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R971.034 UNI CESC #7

United States. Congress. House of Representatives. Committee on Foreign Affairs
Report of the Committee on Foreign Relations, to whom was referred the Message of the President recommending Certain Regulations Respecting American Seamen.
February 28, 1815.
Printed by order of the Senate of the United States.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1815
1
R971.034 UNI CESC

United States. Congress. Senate.
In Senate of the United States.
February 27, 1815
R971.034 UNI CESC

United States. Congress. Senate.
Memorial of the Committee of Vigilance and Safety of the City and Precincts of Baltimore, on The Necessity of Providing An Adequate Force for The Protection of That City during The Next Campaign.
February 1, 1815
Printed by order of the Senate of the United States.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1815
12
R971.034 COM CESC

United States. Congress. Senate.
Mr. Hunter's Motion.
December 21, 1814
Printed and order of the Senate of the United States.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1814
3
R971.034 HUN CESC

United States. Congress. Senate.
Mr. Lloyd's Speech, in the Senate. Monday, Dec. 19. On The Bill Making Further Provisions for Enforcing the Embargo.
[James Lloyd]
7,1
R973.48 LLO CESC

United States. Congress. Senate.
Mr. Lloyd's Speech, in the Senate of the United States. On the Bill "Concerning the Naval Establishment."
February 28, 1812
[James Lloyd]
24
R973.525 LLO CESC