The entrance to the Barton Branch parking lot off of Milton St. is currently inaccessible due to construction. The parking lot can still be accessed via the alley off Fullerton St. during this time.
Construction work at Barton Branch
Published:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 9:15am
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.
Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Friday, June 19:
- Six Nations Public Library - Cancelled
- Maplewood- Cancelled
Wednesday, June 24:
- Swansea - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler - Cancelled
- Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - Cancelled
Saturday, June 27:
- Stoney Creek Arena - Cancelled
- Riverdale - Cancelled
- Discovery Centre - 3-4pm instead
Tuesday, June 30:
- Greencedar - Cancelled
- Mountview - Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Cemetery Transcriptions
Copies of all cemetery transcriptions for the Hamilton area are available in the Local History & Archives department. Transcriptions are also available for purchase from the Hamilton Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society and to borrow through interlibrary loan from the Archives of Ontario.
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- Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery
- Bethesda United Church Cemetery
- Biggar Cemetery
- Book Cemetery
- Bowman United Church Cemetery
- Bradshaw Cemetery
- Cooley Farm Cemetery
- Dyment Family Cemetery
- Files-Patterson Cemetery
- Garner’s Cemetery
- Henry Binkley Cemetery
- Irwin Cemetery
- Marx Binkley Cemetery
- Mount Mary Immaculate Cemetery
- Myers Family Cemetery
- Pepper Family Cemetery
- Phillips Cemetery
- Sharp(e) Family Cemetery
- Shaver Family Burial Plot
- Shaver Family Cemetery
- St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Cemetery
- St. John’s Anglican Church Cemetery
- Stenabaugh Cemetery
- VanDerLip Cemetery
- Vansickle Cemetery
- Waugh Family Cemetery
- White Brick Church Cemetery
