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.

 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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 - N

Nancy [Schooner]
Leaves from the War Log of the Nancy. Eighteen Hundred and Thirteen.
Toronto: Rous & Mann, 1936
xliv
Watters pg. 898
R971.034 NAN CESC

Nattress, Rev. Thomas
Fort Malden And The Old Fort Days. Published on the occasion of a visit of the Ontario Historical Society to Amherstburg, June the Second, 1904. Re-published on the occasion of a visit of The Ontario Historical Society, the School Teachers of the City of Chatham and East and West Kent to Amherstburg, September 12th, 1913.
Amherstburg: The Amherstburg Echo, 1913
12
R971.331 N218 CESC (2 copies)

Niagara Historical Society
The Niagara Historical Society presents an authentic collection of Laura Secord Treasures and other historical relics of the 1812 period.
Canadian National Exhibition 1955
[5]
R971.034 NIA CESC

Niagara Parks Commission, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Queenston Heights.
Niagara Falls, Ont.: Niagara Parks Commission, ca1908
34
R971.034 QUE CESC

Niles, John M
The Life of Oliver Hazard Perry, with an Appendix, comprising Biographical Sketches of the Late General Pike and Captain Lawrence, and a view of the present condition and future prospects of the navy of the United States. "He met the enemy and they were ours." By John M. Niles, Esq.
Hartford: Published by William S. Marsh.
R. Storrs....Printer
1820
376 [+clipping of engravings pasted in]
R971.0340922 NIL CESC

Niles, W.O.
The Tippecanoe Text-Book, compiled, from Niles' Register and other Authentic Records, By William Ogden Niles, and respectfully dedicated to the young men of the United States.
Baltimore: Duff Green 1840
no. t.-p.
95
Sabin 55338
[The great Harrison campaign text-book]

Nursey, Walter R 1847-1927
The Story of Isaac Brock. Hero, Defender and Saviour of Upper Canada 1812.
Toronto: William Briggs, 1908
x, [11]-181
Watters pg. 556
RB B782n CESC