Monday, April 28 is the National Day of Mourning to remember and honour those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace. All HPL Branches will observe a minute of silence at 11am to honour their memories.
April 28: National Day of Mourning
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
Westdale Branch: Polling Station
Monday, April 28 is Election Day in Canada. Westdale Branch is open 9:30am-9:30pm as a polling station. Please bring one piece of ID to vote. Please note there will be a minute of silence at 11am in honour of the National Day of Mourning.
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Published:
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
City of Hamilton IT Maintenance
Due to City IT maintenance, HPL's catalogue and digital resources will not be available on Sunday, April 27 between midnight and 1am. We apologize for the inconvenience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
Extended Access at Freelton Branch Unavailable
Extended Access at Freelton Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
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Published:
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 12:00pm
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Closure, May 5-31
From Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 31, the Ancaster Branch will be temporarily closed due to a roof and HVAC replacement. During this time, service hours will be available at the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The last day to pick up your Holds is Thursday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.
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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
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.
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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
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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
Keefer Pamphlets – G
Gerhardt, C Art. XXXI.- Researches on Salts. Translated from the Journal de Pharmacie et de Chimi, t. xii: third series. Second Series, Vol. VI, No. 18 – Nov., 1848
[337-346]
vol. 10 #13
mf #864
Gerhardt, M. Charles
Review of the Organic Chemistry. Extracted from the American Journal of Science and Arts, Vol. IV, Second Series, 1847
New Haven: Printed by B.L. Hamlen, 1847
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vol. 10 #15
mf #864
Great Western Railway Address of the Directors of the Great Western Rail Road Company, Read by the President, R.W. Harris, Esq., at a Public Meeting of the Inhabitants of Hamilton, on the 22nd April, 1850, together with Proceedings of Said Meeting
[4 – photocopies]
vol. 4 #13A
mf #860
Great Western Railway Proceedings at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, Held in Hamilton, on the 6th June, 1853; and Report of the Directors
Hamilton, C.W.: Printed at the Spectator Office, Court-House Square, 1853
[27]
vol. 4 #3
mf #860
Great Western Railway Report of the Directors of the Great Western Railway of Canada; to be Presented to the Shareholders on Friday, Sept. 29th, 1854. With a statement of Accounts, &c. &c. &c.
Hamilton, C.W.: Printed at the Banner Office, 1854
[41]
vol. 4 #2
mf #860
Great Western Railway Report of the Managing Director of the Great Western Railway of Canada, to Robert W. Harris, Esq. President of the Company, Dated Hamilton, Canada, 31st August, 1853
London: T. Brettell, Rupert Street, Haymarket, 1853
[14]
vol. 4 #4
mf #860
Great Western Railway. Canada West. Canada West. Great Western Railway. Chartered by Act of Parliament. Capital Stock 1,500,000 Cy. 125,000 Reserved for Canada. Directors, Sir Allan N. MacNab, President. Wm. M. Shaw, John O. Hatt, L. Lawrason, James B. Ewart, Peter Carroll, George S. Tiffany. Jasper T. Gilkison, Secretary.
Hamilton: G.P. Bull, Gazette Office, 1845
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vol. 7 #10
mf #862
[Great Western Railway]
Great National Thoroughfare from the West and South-West into New England, by the Northern or Lake Route from New Orleans to New York, Boston and Portland December, 1847
[16]
vol. 7 #12
mf #862
Great Western Railroad Proceedings of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, Held in Hamilton, on the 21st June, 1852; and Report of the Directors.
Hamilton, C.W.: Printed at the Spectator Office, Court-House Square, 1852
[19]
vol. 4 #5
mf #860
Great Western Railway, Canada West Report on the Great Western Railway, Canada West, to the President and Directors by Charles B. Stuart, Chief Engineer. Sept. 1, 1847
[47 + map]
vol. 9 #2
mf #863
Great Western Railway, Canada West Report by the Directors to the Shareholders upon the Report made by the Commission appointed to enquire into certain accidents upon the G.W.R. April, 1855
[22]
vol. 4 #9
mf #860
Great Western Railway of Canada Report of The Directors of the Great Western Railway of Canada, for the half year ending Jan. 31, 1855, with the Engineer's Report, and Statements of Accounts, &c. &c. &c.
Hamilton, C.W.: Morning Banner Steam Press, 1855
[14, 6]
vol. 4 #10
mf #860
Great Western Railway Report to be submitted By the Board of Directors To the Shareholders, at the Special General Meeting to be held on the 15th May, 1854 For the Use of the Shareholders of the Company Only
Hamilton: Printed at the Spectator Office, Court House Square, 1854
[15 – annotated]
mf #860
Great Western Railway Report Upon the Merits of the Great Western Railroad Canada West: by a Committee of Its American Friends.
Boston: Eastburn’s Press, 1851
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vol. 4 #12
mf #860
Great Western Railway Reports of The Commissioners appointed to inquire into a series of Accidents and Detentions on the Great Western Railway, Canada West, By Commission Bearing Date Nov. 3, 1854. Laid Before the Legislative Assembly by order of His Excellency the Governor General.
Quebec: Printed by Stewart Derbishire & George Desbarats, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1855
[222 + chart]
vol. 4 #13
mf #860
also vol. 11 #2
mf #864
Great Western Railway of Canada Special Report of the Board of Directors to the English Shareholders.
Hamilton: Printed at the Spectator Office, 1853
[24]
vol. 4 #1
mf # 860
Gzowski, C.S. & Co.
Letter Addressed to His Worship the Mayor of the City of Toronto on the Subject of The Esplanade Contract [1855]
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vol. 3 #24
mf #846
Gzowski, C.S.
Report of C.S. Gzowski, Esq., Appointed to Examine and Report Upon the Mines of the Upper Canada Mining Company on Lake Huron.
Hamilton, C.W.: Printed at the Spectator Office, 1848
[17] v
ol. 7 #16
mf #862
