All Branches Closed for Good Friday

All branches closed on Friday, April 18, 2025 for Good Friday. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 11, 2025 - 10:15am
All Branches Closed for Easter Sunday

All branches closed on Sunday, April 20, 2025 for Easter Sunday. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 11, 2025 - 10:15am
All Branches Closed for Easter Monday

All branches closed on Monday, April 21, 2025 for Easter Monday. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 11, 2025 - 10:15am
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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Affected Branch: Central Library
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.

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

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

Murder Victims

A (14) B (36) C (30) D (41) E (4) F (16) G (21) H (31) I (3) J (14) K (19) L (23) M (55) N (4) O (6) P (27) R (22) S (36) T (19) U (3) V (8) W (22) Y (5) Z (3)


Parrott, Bridget
  • Born circa 1839, Died 1899
Perri, Bessie (Starkman)
  • Died 1930
Perry, William A.
  • Born 1907, DIed 1958
Pentilchuk Family
  • Died 1962
Paddon Family
  • Died 1967
Pepper, Keith
  • Born circa 1965, Died 1967
Piarina, Anna
  • Born circa 1910, Died 1974
Piarina, Pasquale
  • Born circa 1906, Died 1974
Parker, Robert James
  • Born circa 1952, Died 1975
Porterfield, Melanie
  • Born circa 1957, Died 1977
Prowse, Michael
  • Born circa 1960, Died 1978
Paquette, Claude
  • Died 1979
Palango, John
  • Born circa 1951, Died 1981
Paraszczuk, Patricia
  • Born circa 1956, Died 1982
Pham, Thien Minh
  • Born circa 1952, Died 1985
Piche, David
  • Born circa 1945, Died 1985
Perrin, Beverly Ann
  • Born circa 1934, Died 1989
Piccolo Family
  • Died 1996
Papalia, John
  • Born circa 1924, Died 1997
Purssord, William
  • Born circa 1980, Died 2002
Phillips, Ellisse
  • Born circa 1981, Died 2003
Porter, Jason
  • Born circa 1977, Died 2003
Page, Jean Paul
  • Born circa 1975, Died 2004
Parler, Nadine
  • Born circa 1972, Died 2008
Pal, Ferenc
  • Born circa 1960, Died 2008
Padvaiskas, Dustin
  • Born circa 1990, Died 2011
Pereira, David
  • Born circa 1997, Died 2013