Public Computers - Audio Volume

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.

 

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.

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.

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.

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.

www.hpl.ca/ancaster

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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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Affected Branch: Central Library
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

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)


Smith, Lottie (Stamford)
  • Born 1884, Died 1930
Slifka, William Richard
  • Born circa 1924, Died 1949
Sloman, Kathleen
  • Born circa 1925, Died 1952
Sipes, Ann Alberta
  • Born circa 1925, Died 1953
Shore, Eddie
  • Born circa 1903, Died 1957
Skrypka, Agnes Martha
  • Born circa 1941, Died 1967
Steinhoff, Carla Maria
  • Born circa 1940, Died 1975
Syer, William
  • Born circa 1908, Died 1977
Sidhu, Rupinder
  • Born circa 1978, Died 1979
Schwark, Caroline Ann
  • Born circa 1969, Died 1981
Soluk, Mary Lou
  • Born circa 1957, Died 1981
Spagnoli, Rosario
  • Born circa 1921, Died 1981
Stuart, Dewayne
  • Born circa 1947, Died 1983
Sabados, Randy
  • Born circa 1961, Died 1984
Sutton, Dale
  • Born circa 1961, Died 1985
Schrank, Rita
  • Born circa 1944, Died 1986
Smith, Jimmy, Jr.
  • Born circa 1964, Died 1989
Schuster, Gerry Robert Anthony
  • Born 1990, Died 1990
Sicurella, Victoria
  • Born circa 1959, Died 1991
Sarao, Ranbir Kaur
  • Born circa 1960, Died 1992
Seraphin, Jane
  • Born circa 1950, Died 1992
Sidhu, Amrik Singh
  • Born circa 1937, Died 1992
Sidhu, Surinder
  • Born circa 1943, Died 1992
Shepherd, Mariah
  • Born 1994, Died 1994
Smook, James William
  • Born circa 1957, Died 1995
Saunders, Beau
  • Born circa 1976, Died 1997
Simon-Took, Tristin
  • Born 1996, Died 1997
Stonebridge, Christopher Andrew
  • Born circa 1976, Died 1999
Serson, William Mark
  • Born circa 1978, Died 2001
Surette, James
  • Born circa 1959, Died 2006
Sherzady, Shaheen
  • Born circa 1984, Died 2007
Smith, Dale James
  • Born circa 1984, Died 2008
Swistak, Michael
  • Born circa 1976, Died 2012
Sullivan, Michael
  • Born circa 1962, Died 2013
Steer, Margaret Elizabeth
  • Born circa 1958, Died 2014
Sitter, Ernie
  • Born circa 1957, Died 2014