Monday, April 28 is the National Day of Mourning to remember and honour those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace. All HPL Branches will observe a minute of silence at 11am to honour their memories.
April 28: National Day of Mourning
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
Westdale Branch: Polling Station
Monday, April 28 is Election Day in Canada. Westdale Branch is open 9:30am-9:30pm as a polling station. Please bring one piece of ID to vote. Please note there will be a minute of silence at 11am in honour of the National Day of Mourning.
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Published:
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
City of Hamilton IT Maintenance
Due to City IT maintenance, HPL's catalogue and digital resources will not be available on Sunday, April 27 between midnight and 1am. We apologize for the inconvenience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
Extended Access at Freelton Branch Unavailable
Extended Access at Freelton Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
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Published:
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 12:00pm
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 Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The last day to pick up your Holds is Thursday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.
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Published:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 11:00am
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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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.
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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
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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. Navy Department.
Letter from The Secretary of the Navy, Transmitting A Report Relating to the Better Organization of the Department of the Navy of the United States; Prepared In Compliance with a resolution of the Senate of the United States, of the 18th March, 1814
November 16, 1814. Printed by order of the Senate of the United States.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1814
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R971.034 UNI CESC #13
United States. Navy Department.
Letter from The Secretary of the Navy Transmitting The Official Account of the Capture of the British Sloop of War Epervier, by the United States' Sloop Peacock, commanded By Captain Lewis Warrington, on the Twenty-Ninth April Last.
October 10, 1814
Printed by order of the Senate of the United States.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1814
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R973.525 UNI CESC
United States. Navy Department.
Report of the Committee on Naval Affairs, on The Resolutions of the Seventh Inst. Instructing Them "To inquire what provision should be made for the appointment of officers above the grade of captain in The navy of the United States;" and also,"to inquire what provision should be made for conferring naval rank, by brevet, in consideration of meritorious service."
November 28, 1814
Printed by order of the Senate of the United States.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1814
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R973.525 UNI CESC
United States. President. James Madison: 1809-1817
Documents Accompanying The Message of the President of the United States, to the Two Houses of Congress, at the Opening of the Third Session of the Eleventh Congress.
December 5, 1810
Printed by order of the Senate United States.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1810
154
R327.73 UNI CESC
United States. President. James Madison: 1809-1817
In Senate of The United States.[7]
December 6, 1816
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[message from the President re suspension of payments for property lost, captured & damaged during war until Congress refines its definition]
R971.034 MAD CESC
United States. President. James Madison: 1809-1817
Message from the President of the U. States, recommending An Immediate Declaration of War, against Great Britain June 1st, 1812
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations June 3rd, 1812
Bill reported, declaring War against Great Britain, accompanied with a manifesto of the causes leading to that event.
Washington City: Roger C. Weightman, 1812
12 p.
R973.52 MES CESC
United States. President. James Madison: 1809-1817
[72] Message from the President of the United States, recommending The Passage of a Law to Exclude All Foreign Seamen from Employment in American Vessels.
February 25, 1815
Read, and referred to the committee on Foreign Relations.
Washington: A. & G. Way, Printers, 1815
3,1
R973.51 UNI CESC
United States. President. James Madison: 1809-1817
Message from The President of the United States, Returning The "Act to Incorporate the Subscribers to the bank of the United States of American," with Objections for not signing the same.
January 30, 1815
Printed by order of the senate of the United States.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1815
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R332.10973 MAD CESC
United States. President. James Madison: 1809-1817
Message from the President of the United States, To Both Houses of Congress, at the Commencement of the Second Session of the Twelfth Congress. November 4th, 1812
Printed by order of the Senate of the United States.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1812
88, fold. chart. [uncut, unopened]
1st edition
R971.034 UNI CESC #14
United States. President. James Madison: 1809-1817
Message from the President of the United States, to Both Houses of Congress, at the Commencement of the Second Session of the Thirteenth Congress.
December 7, 1813
Read and committed to the committee of the whole House on the state of the Union.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1813
2, 16
R971.034 UNI CESC
United States. President. James Madison: 1809-1817
Message from the President of the United States, transmitting A Letter from the Charge d'Affairs of the United States in London, to the British Secretary for Foreign Affairs: and A Letter from the Same to The Secretary of State, on the Subject of the Orders in Council
June 16, 1812
Ordered to lie on the table
Washington: A. & G. Way, 1812
13 p.
R973.522 MES CESC
United States. President. James Madison: 1809-1817
[54] Message from the President of the United States, Transmitting A Letter from the Secretary of War, Accompanied with Sundry Documents; in obedience to a Resolution of the 31st of December Last, requesting such information as May Tend to Explain the causes of the Failure of The Arms of the U. States on the Northern Frontier.
February 2, 1814
Read, and ordered to lie on the table
Washington: A. & G. Way, printers, 1814
114, 2
R973 52 UNI CESC
United States. President. James Madison: 1809-1817
Message from the President of the United States, Transmitting A Report from the Acting Secretary of State, on Our Relations with the Continental Powers of Europe.
October 3, 1814
Printed by order of the senate of the United States.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman,1814
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R973.522 UNI CESC
United States. President. James Madison: 1809-1817
[39]Message from The President of the United States, Transmitting A Report from the Secretary of State, Complying with the Resolution of The House of Representatives of the Twelfth Instant.
January 20, 1814
Ordered to lie on the table.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1814
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R973.522 UNI CESC
United States. President. James Madison: 1809-1817
[70] Message from the President of the United States, Transmitting A Report, Made In Pursuance of a Resolution of the House of Representatives of the 15th Inst. Requesting Information Touching the State of Relations Existing Between the United States and the Barbary Powers.
February 24, 1815
Read and ordered to be printed.
Washington: A and G Way, Printers, 1815
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United States. President. James Madison: 1809-1817
[35] Message from the President of the United States, transmitting A Report of the Secretary of State, in obedience to A Resolution of the Thirteenth Inst. "Requesting the President to lay before this House such documents relative to the Russian mediation as in his opinion it may not be improper to communicate."
January 18, 1814
Ordered to lie on the table.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1814
22, 2
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