Sherwood Branch - Public Computers

The computer lab on the 1st floor is currently out of order. There are limited public computers available on the 2nd floor. Printing and photocopying are still available. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Published:
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - 11:00am
Carlisle Branch Accessibile Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

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Affected Branch: Carlisle Branch
Published:
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - 12:00pm
Sunday Hours - Modified Service, June 22

Due to day-long IT maintenance (7am-5pm), the following branches are closed on Sunday, June 22: Central Library, Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown. Sunday service hours resume on Sunday, June 29. 

Please note that the HPL catalogue, Library accounts, and online resources will not be available during this time frame. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Published:
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 3:00pm
Westdale Branch - Delayed Opening

Due to Staff training, the Westdale Branch will open at 10am on Monday, June 16. You may visit Central Library and the Dundas Branch as your next nearest locations for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

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Published:
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - 2:15pm
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order

The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.

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Published:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
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.

 

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Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
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
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
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

War of 1812 - Collection Bibliography - J

Jackson, Lt.-Col. H.M.
Roger's Rangers. A History by Lieut.-Col. H.M. Jackson, M.B.E., E.D.
1953
[12], 214
R973.26 JAC CESC

James, William d. 1827
A Full and Correct Account of the Chief Naval Occurrences of the Late War between Great Britain and the United States of America; preceded by a cursory examination of the American Accounts of their Naval Actions Fought Previous to that Period: to which is added An appendix; with Plates.
London: T. Egerton, 1817
xvi, 528, ccxvi, 16
Lande 467; Sabin 35717; TPL 1057
R971.053 H237f CESC

James, William d. 1827
A Full and Correct Account of the Military Occurrences of the Late War between Great Britain and the United States of America; with an appendix and Plates.
In two volumes.
London: Printed for the Author, 1818
fold. map., xxxii, fold. map. facing p. 1 incomplete, 476; fold. map., 582, 16
Howes 5329; Lande 468; Sabin 35718; Thibeault 10148; TPL 1058
R971.053 J237 CESC (2 copies)

Jenkins, John S
The Generals of the last War with Great Britain.
Auburn: Derby, Miller & Co., Publishers, 1849
xii, [13]-407
Sabin 36002
R971.0340922 JEN CESC

Jenkins, John S
The Lives of Distinguished American Generals in the Last War with Great Britain. Sixth Thousand.
Auburn: Derby and Miller, 1852
xi, [12]-407, 3
R971.0340922 JEN CESC

Johnson, Herbert T.
State of Vermont. Roster of Soldiers in the War of 1812-14 Prepared and published under the direction of Herbert T. Johnson. The Adjutant General.
1933
474
R973.52443 VER CESC

Johnston, Charles Murray 1926-
(With Richard Diubaldo and John Hammill)
A Battle for the Heartland: Stoney Creek, 6 June 1813.
Stoney Creek, Ont.: Pennell Printing Co., n.d.
17
R971.053 J642 CESH

Jones, Frank L ca 1914-
A Subaltern of 1812 (James Fitzgibbon) From The Canadian Army Journal. Vol. IX, no. 3 July 1955
[59]-68
RB F577j CESH