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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Published:
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. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations.
Report of the Committee on Foreign Relations to whom was referred The Message of the President of the United States, of The Ninth Instant, Covering copies of certain Documents communicated to him John Henry, employed for the Purpose of effecting a Separation of The United States.
March 19th, 1812
Read, and ordered to lie on the Table.
Washington City: R.C. Weightman, 1812
11p, 8p
R973.52 HEN CESC
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations.
Report, or Manifesto of the Causes and Reasons of War with Great Britain, presented to the House of Representatives by The Committee of Foreign Relations.
June 3, 1812
Read, and ordered to lie on the table.
Washington: A. & G. Way, 1812
17 p.
R973.52 REP CESC
United States. Department of State.
All Impressments Unlawful and Inadmissable.
Boston: Published and sold by William Pelham, No. 59, Cornhill
Munroe & Francis, Printers,[ca1808]
R971.034 UNI CESC #8
United States. Department of State.
Correspondence between Mr. Foster and Mr. Monroe; and, between The Secretary of State and Mr.Russell, Charge d'Affairs at London.
June 1, 1812
Ordered to be printed
Washington: A. & G. Way, 1812
24 p.
R973.522 COR CESC
United States. Department of State.
Documents Accompanying The Message of the President of the United States, to the Two Houses of Congress, at the Commencement of the First Session of The Twelfth Congress.
November 6, 1811
Read, and ordered to be printed.
Washington City: A. & G. Way, printers, 1811
319 [some uncut]
Sabin 20450
R971.034 UNI CESC #9
United States. Department of State.
Letters from The Secretary of State to the Committee of Ways and Means, Accompanying a bill authorizing the secretary of state, during the continuance of the present war, to make an additional allowance to the owners and masters of vessels for bringing back to the United States destitute and distressed American seamen; presented 11th March 1814
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1814
4
R971.034 UNI CESC #10
United States. Department of State.
Letters from The Secretary of State to Mr Monroe, on the Subject of Impressments, & c. Also, Extracts from, and Enclosures in, The Letters of Mr. Monroe to the Secretary of State, Prior to the Joint Mission of Him and Mr. Pinkney: Part II. Accompanying the message of the president of the United States, received on the 22nd of March 1808.
March 23, 1808/Printed by order of the house of representatives.
Washington City: A. & G. Way, printers, 1808
137
Sabin 43713 [incorrect pagination]
R971.034 UNI CESC #12
United States. Department of State.
Message from the President of the United States, Transmitting A Letter from The Secretary of State, to Mr. Monroe, on the Subject of the Attack on the Chesapeake Government; and also, Mr. Madison's Correspondence with Mr. Rose, on the Same Subject.
March 23, 1808. Printed by order of the house of representatives.
City Washington: A. & G. Way, printers. 1808
88
R971.034 UNI CESC #13
United States. Department of State.
Message from the President of the United States, transmitting copies of a correspondence between the British Minister and The Secretary of State, on the Subject of the Orders in Council.
June 4, 1812
Received
Washington: A. & G. Way, 1812
27 p.
R973.522 MES CESC
United States. Department of State.
Message from the President of the United States transmitting Copies of a Correspondence between The British Minister and the Secretary of State, on the Subject of the Orders in Council
June 5, 1812
Ordered to lie on the table
Washington: A. & G. Way, 1812
14 p.
R973.522 MES CESC
United States. Department of State.
Message from the President of the United States, transmitting Copies of a Late Correspondence between the British Minister and the Secretary of State, affording Further Evidence of the Hostile Policy of the British Government against Our National Rights.
January 16th, 1812
Read, and ordered to be printed.
Washington City: R. C. Weightman, 1812
15 p.
R973.522 MES CESC
United States. Department of State.
Message from the President of the United States, transmitting the correspondence between The Secretary of State and The Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States, at Paris.
May 26, 1812
Read, and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
Washington: A. & G. Way, 1812
51 p.
R973.522 MES CESC
United States. District Court (Louisiana District)
Extracts from the Proceedings of the District Court of The U.S. in the Louisiana District, January Term, 1815, in relations to the fine imposed on Major General Andrew Jackson.
December 22, 1842
Submitted, and ordered to be printed
12 p.
R973.52 EXT CESC
United States. Navy Department
[13] Letter from the Secretary of the Navy, Communicating information respecting the splendid victory achieved on Lake Erie by Captain Perry.
December 31, 1813
Ordered to be printed
Washington City: Roger C. Weightman, 1813
4 p.
R973.5254 LET CESC
United States. Navy Department
Letter from The Secretary of the Navy, to The Chairman of the Naval Committee, transmitting Sundry Documents from Captain Macdonough, relating To the Capture of the British Fleet on Lake Champlain.
October 4, 1814
Printed by order of the Senate of the United States.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1814
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R973.5256 UNI CESC
