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
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton

Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.

Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Tuesday, September 1.

For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca/heat.

Published:
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 2:45pm
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. Senate.
Mr. Lloyd's Speeches In the Senate of the United States, on Mr. Hillhouse's Resolution To Repeal the Embargo Laws; November 21, 1808.
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United States. Congress. Senate.
Mr. Pickering's Speech, In the Senate of the U. States, December 1, 1808. When the resolution offered by Mr. Hillhouse, to repeal the Embargo acts remained under discussion.
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R973.48 PIC CESC

United States. Congress. Senate.
Mr. Pickering's Speech in the Senate of the United States, on the Resolution Offered by Mr. Hillhouse to Repeal the Several Acts Laying an Embargo, November 30, 1808
[Timothy Pickering]
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R973.48 PIC CESC

United States. Congress. Senate.
Report of The Committee on Foreign Relations, To who was referred The Message of the President Recommending Certain Regulations Respecting American Seaman.
February 28, 1815
Printed by order of the senate of the United States.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1815
[#54]

United States. Congress. Senate.
Report of The Committee on Foreign Relations to whom was referred The Message of the President of the Twenty-Sixth of September Last respecting the unauthorized mode of warfare adopted by the enemy, on the plea of retaliation.
March 3, 1815
Printed by order of the Senate of the United States.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1815
9, 7
R971.034 UNI CESC

United States. Congress. Senate.
Report of the committee on Military Affairs, on The Differences that Exist, between the United States and some of the individual states, respecting The Relative Powers of The General and State Governments over The Militia.
February 28, 1815
Printed by order of the Senate of the United States.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1815
89, 3
R971.034 UNI CESC

United State. Congress. Senate.
Report of the Committee on Military Affairs to whom was referred The Resolution of the Second Inst.
January 16, 1815
Printed by order of the Senate of the United States.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1815
3
R971.034 UNI CESC

United States. Congress. Senate.
Report of The Committee on The Petition of Bowie and Kurtz and Others, Owners of The Ship Allegany.
November 4, 1814
Printed by order of the senate of the United States.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1814
7
R973.52 UNI CESC

United States. Congress. Senate.
Report of the Committee to whom was referred, On the Nineteenth January Last, The Resolution relative to compensation to individuals whose property may have been destroyed during the war by the constituted authorities of the United States.
February 9, 1815
Printed by order of the Senate of the United States.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1815
4
R971.034 UNI CESC

United States. Congress. Senate.
Resolution of The Legislative Council and House of Representatives of The Mississippi Territory Relative to the Proposition of The British Ministers at Ghent.
January 21, 1815
Printed by order of the Senate of the United States.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1815
3
R971.034 MIS CESC

United States. Congress. Senate.
Report of the Naval Committee Expressive of the Gallant Conduct of Cap. Macdonough, The Officers, Seamen, Marines, & c. in The capturing the British squadron on lake Champlain on the 11th September, 1814
October 6, 1814
Printed by order of the senate of the United States.
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1814
4
R973.5256 UNI CESC

United States. Congress. Senate.
Speech of William H. Seward, on The Claims of American Merchants for Indemnities for French Spoliations. [Delivered in the Senate of the United States, January 21,1851]
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R327.73044 SEW CESC

United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations.
Message from the President of the United States, communicating Copies of Letters which have passed between the Secretary of State and the Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Great Britain, on The Subjects of the Orders in Council and Impressed Seamen.
June 9th, 1812
Ordered to lie on the table
Washington City: R.C. Weightman, 1812
17 p.
R973.522 MES CESC