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 Morgan Firestone Arena, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The last day to pick up your Holds is Thursday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Closure, May 5-31
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Published:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 11:00am
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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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
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Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am
War of 1812 - Collection Bibliography - I
Indiana Magazine of History.
vol. LX No. 2 June 1964
"The War Hawks and the War of 1812" pg. 119-120
"Who Were the War Hawks" Reginald Horsman pg. 121-136
"The War Hawks of 1812: An Historical Myth" Roger H. Brown pg. 137-151
"The War Hawks of 1812: A Critique" Alexander DeLonde pg. 152-4
"The War Hawks and the War of 1812" Norman K. Risjord pg. 155-8
(Ingraham, Edward Duncan) 1793-1854
A Sketch of the Events which preceded the Capture of Washington by the British, on the Twenty-Fourth of August, 1814. "If we desire to avoid insult, we must by prepared to repel it." - G. Washington, 1793
Philadelphia: Carey and Hart, 126, Charles Marshall, 148 Chestnut Street, 1849
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R971.034 ING CESC
Irving, L. Homfray
Canadian Military Institute. Officers of the British Forces in Canada During the War of 1812-1815.
Welland, Ont.: n.p., 1908
ix, 309
Gagnon II 1060; Thibeault 10145
R971.053 Ir8 CESC
