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Published:
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 7:00pm
Central Library: SAD Therapy Lamp Out of Order
The Seasonal Affective Disorder therapy lamp on the 2nd floor at Central Library is out of order. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. For more locations, please visit Light Therapy Lamps | HPL.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 10:00am
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor, March 30-April 27
Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Thank you for your patience during this time.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Tuesday, March 24
McMaster 3:30-4:30pm - Cancelled
Greencedar 4:30-5pm (instead of 4-5pm)
Wednesday, March 26
Rockton 10:30-11:30am - Cancelled
Meadowlands 3:30-4pm - Cancelled
Bennetto 5-5:30pm (instead of 4-5:30pm)
Published:
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Central Library - New Library Card Check-in Process
Starting Monday, March 16, adults 18+ are required to show their Library card to access Central Library. This is a temporary measure to ensure safety for all. Thank you for your patience in advance.
Published:
Friday, March 13, 2026 - 5:45pm
Concession Branch Children's Area Reduced Service
A Children's area activity table, including the children's computers at Concession Branch are unavailable due to a facility issue. We aim to fix them as soon as possible.
Published:
Monday, March 9, 2026 - 11:30am
HPL Telephone Main Line Roll Back
HPL's original phone number is back in service. Please call 905-546-3200. The 289-779-7588 number, created due to the 2024 cybersecurity incident, is also working.
Published:
Friday, March 6, 2026 - 9:15am
Valley Park Community Centre Closure
From March 23 until April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations, reopening April 13. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026.
Valley Park Branch will remain open during the renovations for your library needs.
Published:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11:00am
Concession Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Concession Branch's Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Seating may be limited at times. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Woodhouse Collection - Listing of Volumes 1-8
#2-1
Central Portion of the City Enlarged
[City of Hamilton, Marcus Smith, 1850-1]
#2-2
Red Hill on H. G. & B. Railway looking west
[Hamilton, Grimsby & Beamsville Railway]
#2-3
[Hamilton. Robert Whale. Aug. 2, 1852]
#2-4
Hamilton
about 1860
#2-5
[Hamilton]
Looking North east from about Emerald St. 1895
#2-6
[Hamilton]
MacNab St. & Westerly about 1885
#2-7
[Hamilton]
#2-8
[Hamilton]
#2-9
[Hamilton]
1875
#2-10
[Hamilton]
About 1890-95. Looking westerly across the Ottawa Street Reservoir
#2-11
S.E. Corner of King & James Sts.
About 1865
#2-12
South side of King St., East of James.
About 1862
#2-13
[Hamilton]
note gas sign - Hamilton VR = Hamilton For Ever
#2-14
[Hamilton]
In 1860 where are the telephone and electric poles?
#2-15
King Street East at James Street.
Note absence of any poles.
About 1862
#2-16
[Hamilton]
In 1900 there are plenty of poles
About 1899
#2-17
[Hamilton]
Where are the poles in 1948? Telephone, Hydro, etc.
#2-18
James Street looking north from Hunter St.
About 1880
Left: Dr. Rosebrugh's house
Right: Thompson's store verandah
#2-19
[James Street South]
On right: house, Harrison's Butcher Shop, McGrath's Carriage Works
and blacksmith where YMCA now
#2-20
Kronsbein Block in 1912
4 to 10 Main St. E.
The first telephone exchange in the British Empire was located in #6's basement, starting July 15, 1878. It was moved to the 1st floor rear on Feb. 14, 1879, in #4 Main St. In July 1879, it was moved to the 2nd room from the front in #4
#2-21
Property of Telephone Historical Collection
The Bell Telephone Company of Canada
#2-22
Property of Telephone Historical Collection
The Bell Telephone Company of Canada
#2-23
James Street South of King Street about 1900
#2-24
Looking South on James from Gore Park
left to right: Bank of Montreal, Federal Life Bldg (now Sun Life),
Commercial Centre, Spectator Bldg., G.W. Robinson, Osborne Chambers
#2-25
Hunter St. E. of James about 1880
Gardner Sewing Machine Co. later Wilson Sewing Machine Co.
1st Salvation Army Barracks.
Clintons - a colored family lived just east. had two very handsome daughters.
Powell's Greenhouses further east at Hughson.
#2-26
James St. S. of King about 1862
#2-27
Commercial Centre
Bank of Montreal. Main & James Sts.
#2-28
King E. of John
Wesleyan Female Institute
About 1870
#2-29
Bank of British North America.
Now the Hydro Building
#2-30
North American Hotel
Later Wesleyan Female Institute
Later Waldorf Hotel
Now replaced by Royal Connaught
This fountain was moved in front of Ham. Gen. Hospital. Barton St.
About 1880
#2-31
[Hamilton]
#2-32
King St. E. looking west from W of John St.
Note: Wood block pavement
#2-33
Hamilton Provident & Loan Bldg.
About 1900
#2-34
King St. looking west from John St. about 1875
Hamilton Provident & Loan Bldg. Canadian Bank of Commerce.
Canada Life Bldg.
#2-35
About 1875
[top left:] Site of 1st - Federal Bank, 2nd - Molson's Bank, 3rd Bank of Hamilton,
4th - Canadian Bank of Commerce
#2-36
Looking west toward King & James St.
Gore Park from roof of Ham. Prov. & Loan Bldg.
About 1875
#2-37
[Hamilton]
1861
#2-38
[Hamilton]
1861
#2-39
King St., north side, west of John, looking west
1863
#2-40
King St., south side, east of John
Now Royal Connaught
about 1875
#2-41
[Hamilton]
About 1892
#2-42
McInnes Bldg. 1879
Today's Post Office corner
#2-43
McInnes Fire. Aug. 1, 1879
#2-44
McInnes Bldg. (SW corner King & John Sts)
Burned Aug. 1, 1879
#2-45
McInnes Bldg. 1879
#2-46
King St., south side, west of John.
[left] Ruins of McInnes Bldg. After the fire
Now the Post office site
#2-47
S.E. corner, King & James Sts. 1900
[right:] bicycle stepping stone
#2-48
Sir John A. Macdonald Monument
Wanzer Factory, Waldorf
#2-49
John St., east side, south of King
Now Royal Connaught
#2-50
Long & Bisby Wool Warehouse
S.E. Corner Main & John Sts.
[left: Main St., right: John St.]
#2-51
1898. U.G. Pole on Hughson, just N. of Main St. 6-40 wire cables & 1-10 pin arms each carrying 20 wires, 10 on pins & 10 on knobs under the arms
#2-52
About 1898
#2-53
The Delta, looking west. 1920
#2-54
Vinegar works on Stuart St.
Just east of the Custom House.
