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.
Public Computers - Audio Volume
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Sherwood Branch - Temporary Closure
As the 1st floor renovation wraps up, the Sherwood Branch will be closed on Thursday, June 5, to reset the spaces. Service hours will resume on Friday, June 6. Thank you for your patience.
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Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 11:00am
Concession Branch's Children's Department Closure for Repair
Concession Branch's children's department will be closed on the morning of Monday, June 2nd for minor repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Published:
Monday, May 26, 2025 - 2:15pm
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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Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
All Branches Closed - May 30, Staff Professional Development
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 30 for Staff Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is not available. HPL's online card registration, catalogue and eResources are not available until 5pm due to scheduled maintenance. All branches reopen Saturday May 31.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, May 12, 2025 - 8:00am
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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Published:
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Relocation in May
Until Saturday May 31, the Ancaster Branch is temporarily relocated to the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The Wilson Street branch is closed for a roof and HVAC replacement and is expected to reopen on Monday June 2 at 9am.
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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
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
Murder Victims
Mills, Nelson
- Born 1819, Died 1876
Melini, Gaetano
- Born circa 1899, Died 1914
MacLeod, Norman "Scotty"
- Born circa 1884, Died 1952
Miskovic, Ljubomir
- Born circa 1912, Died 1956
Michael, Apostolas
- Born circa 1885, Died 1959
Moffat, Gary Wayne
- Born circa 1942, Died 1967
McMurrich, J. Cameron
- Born circa 1935, Died 1968
McArthur, Edward
- Born circa 1955, Died 1970
McArthur, Eula Maud
- Born circa 1927, Died 1970
MacDonald, Gail
- Born circa 1953, Died 1970
Marincic, Mirko
- Born circa 1915, Died 1972
McPhee, Steven
- Born circa 1934, Died 1972
MacMillan, Ronald Blake
- Died 1973
Moran, John
- Born circa 1932, Died 1974
MacNeil, Raymond
- Born circa 1948, Died 1976
McKay, Allan Joseph
- Born circa 1940, Died 1977
Monahan, Giselle Christine
- Born circa 1961, Died 1977
McGuire, Walter Mickey
- Born circa 1931, Died 1981
MacDonald, Earle
- Born circa 1928, Died 1983
Morrison, Gordon Milton
- Born circa 1923, Died 1984
Murray, Pearl Elizabeth
- Born circa 1954, Died 1984
MacLean, Nadine Kelly
- Born circa 1962, Died 1986
Mackenzie, Charles
- Born circa 1926, Died 1987
MacNeil, Ronald
- Born circa 1948, Died 1987
Majcher, Patricia
- Born circa 1967, Died 1988
Martin, Kenneth Joseph
- Born circa 1960, Died 1988
Mino, Scott James
- Born circa 1966, Died 1988
Muir, Jane
- Born circa 1947, Died 1988
Morrow, John Alexander
- Born circa 1938, Died 1989
McAvoy, Mark
- Born circa 1967, Died 1991
Mahaffy, Leslie
- Born 1976, Died 1991
Moyer, Katherine
- Born circa 1960, Died 1991
Myong-Mo, Yoon
- Born circa 1923, Died 1993
Manko, Richard
- Born circa 1947, Died 1994
McKnight, Janet
- Born circa 1944, Died 1994
Morgan, Daniel
- Born circa 1953, Died 1994
Malott, Orville James
- Died 1995
McLeod, John
- Born circa 1954, Died 1995
Matesic, Steven
- Died 1995
Middleton, Arthur Roy
- Born circa 1968, Died 2000
MacInnis, Tamara Helen
- Born circa 1969, Died 2001
McLean, Jackie
- Born circa 1966, Died 2001
McDonald, Ryan M.
- Born circa 1976, Died 2002
Malabre, Adonis
- Born circa 1979, Died 2002
Mingo, Desmon
- Born circa 1982, Died 2002
McAllister, Glen Edward
- Born circa 1973, Died 2003
Milner, Ryan John
- Born circa 1984, Died 2006
Mason, William (Billy)
- Born circa 1979, Died 2006
Miles, Xavier
- Born circa 1982, Died 2007
Miller, Christopher
- Born circa 1986, Died 2008
Musgrave, Brandon
- Born circa 1992, Died 2010
Melo, Joseph
- Born circa 1964, Died 2010
McCann, Shawn
- Born circa 1985, Died 2012
Malone, James (Louie)
- Born circa 1964, Died 2013
McDougall, Rodney
- Born circa 1929, Died 1979
