Concession Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Concession Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Published:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 4:30pm
Construction Work at Sherwood Branch

On Thursday, May 15, the library reopens with normal hours but with the following service limitations:

  • 1st Floor is closed to the public
  • Limited browsing collections of Express Adult Fic and Express DVDs are available on the 2nd Floor
  • Holds pickup is available on the 2nd Floor
  • Reduced number of public computers on 2nd Floor
  • Printing and copying available on 2nd Floor
  • Seating capacity is reduced
  • All 2nd Floor collections (teen, children, and graphic novels) are available 
  • Parking, washroom and elevator access are not affected

Please refer to hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program listings. Most programs will continue as normal on the 2nd Floor or in the basement. 

Published:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 2:30pm
All Branches Closed - May 30, Staff Professional Development

All HPL Branches are closed on Friday, May 30 for Staff Professional Development Day. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access service is not available. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. Regular service hours resume Saturday, May 31. Thank you for your understanding.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, May 12, 2025 - 8:00am
Bookmobile Service Cancellations

These Bookmobile visits are cancelled this month:

Thursday May 15: Rockton and Meadowlands

Friday, May 16: Huntington Park

Friday, May 30: Huntington Park, Winona, and Maplewood

These Bookmobile visits are shortened:

Thursday May 15: Mohawk Gardens 2-2:30pm

Thursday May 15: Bennetto, 4:30-5:30pm

Published:
Friday, May 9, 2025 - 8:00am
All Branches Closed - Victoria Day 

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, May 18, and Victoria Day, Monday, May 19. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall services are not available. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 9:30am
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 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.

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

Keefer Pamphlets – H

Higham, Robert
Report made Oct. 3, 1837 to the Directors of the Auburn and Rochester Railroad Company.
Canandaigua: Printed by David C.M. Rupp. At the Repository Press, 1837
[11]
vol. 7 #8
mf #862F

 

Hoe, R. & Co.
Manufacturers of Single & Double Cylinder and Type Revolving Printing Machines, Washington & Smith Hand Presses, Self Inking Machines, Etc.; Every article connected with the arts of Letter Press, Copperplate and Lithographic Printing, and Bookbinding, Always on Hand, or Furnished at Short Notice. Cast Steel Saws, Steam Engines, Machinery, Iron and Brass Castings, etc. Manufactories Nos. 29 and 31 Gold Street, and on Broome, Columbia, and Sheriff Streets.
New York: William Van Norden, Printer, 1849
[38 with illustrations]
vol. 8 #16
mf #863

 

Hogan, J. Sheridan Canada.
An Essay: To which was awarded the First Prize by the Paris Exhibition Committee of Canada
Montreal: B. Dawson, 1855
[]
vol. 3 #25
mf #846

 

Hudson River Railroad
Report on the Hudson River Railroad, by John B. Jervis, Civil Engineer
New York: Printed by J.F. Trow & Co., 1846
[42 + map]
vol. 8 #2
mf #862

 

Hudson River Railroad
Report on the Location of the Line between Fishkill and Albany; with general remarks on the prospects of the road. By John B. Jervis, Chief Engineer. January 12th, 1848. New York: Wm. C. Bryant & Co., Printers, [1848]
[38]
vol. 8 #1
mf #862

 

Hudson River Railroad Company
Amended Act of Incorporation of the Hudson River Rail-Road Company, By-Laws and Extracts from Revised Statutes, &c., &c.
New York: Printed by Thomas Snowden, 1847
[54]
vol. 8 #6
mf #862

 

Hudson River Railroad Company
First Annual Report of the Directors of the Hudson River Rail-Road Co. To the Stockholders, June 12th, 1848
New York: Van Norden & King, 1848
[24]
vol. 8 #3
mf #862

 

Hudson River Railroad Company
Second Annual Report of the Directors of the Hudson River Rail-Road Co., to the Stockholders, August 29th, 1849
New York: Wm. C. Bryant & Co., 1849
[31]
vol. 8 #4
mf #862

 

Hudson River Railroad Company
Third Annual Report of the Directors of the Hudson River Railroad Co., To the Stockholders, April 17th, 1850
New York: Wm. C. Bryant & Co., 1850
[39]
vol. 8 #5
mf #862

 

Hudson River Railroad Company
First Annual Report of the Directors of the Hudson River Rail-Road Co. To the Stockholders, June 12th, 1848
New York: Van Norden & King, 45 Wall-Street, 1848
[24]
vol. 9 #11
mf #863

 

Hunt, T.S.
Examinations of Some Felspathic Rocks From the Philosophical Magazine for May 1855
Montreal: 1855
[10]
vol. 10 #11
mf #864

 

Hunt, T.S.
Note on the Mineral Wilsonite From the Philosophical magazine for May 1855. Montreal: 1855
[2]
vol. 10 #12
mf #864

 

Hunt, T.S.
On some principles to be considered in Chemical Classifications Read before the American Association for the Promotion of Science, at the annual meeting, held at Philadelphia, Sept. 20th, 1848
[399-405]
vol. 10 #8
mf #864

 

Hunt, T.S., & W.E. Logan
Art. XXIV.- On the Chemical Composition of Recent and Fossil Lingulae, and some other Shells
Montreal: 1854
[235-239]
vol. 10 #7
mf #864

 

Hunt, T.S.
On the Constitution and Equivalent Volume of Some Mineral Species Extracted from the American Jour. of Science and Arts, 2nd Series, Vol. XVI, Sept., 1853
Montreal: 1853
[16]
vol. 10 #5
mf #864

 

Hunt, T.S.
Remarks on the Constitution of Leucine, with critical observations upon the late Researches of M. Wutz
Montreal: 1849
[63-67]
vol. 10 #10
mf #864

 

Hunt, T.S.
Thoughts on Solution and the Chemical Process From the American Journal of Science and Arts, Second Series, Vol. XIX, Jan., 1854
[5]
vol. 10 #6
f #864