The accessibility door at Concession Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Concession Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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 - T – V
A Tabular Representation of the Present Condition of Boston, in Relation to Railroad Facilities, Foreign Commerce, Population, Wealth, Manufactures, etc., etc. Also, a few statements relative to the Commerce of the Canadas. Prepared from the most reliable sources, under the direction of a sub-committee from the joint special committee on the railroad celebration, to take place September 17th, 18th, and 19th, 1851; with a map
Boston: J. H. Eastburn,1851
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vol. 2 #4
mf #845
Tibbits, George M.
Letter from George M. Tibbits to the friends of the Troy and Boston Rail-Road.
[n.p., n.d.]
[7]
vol. 8 #10
mf #862
United States. House of Representatives
Speech of Hon. Joseph R. Chandler, of Pennsylvania, on the Collins Line of American Steamers, Delivered in the House of Representatives, July 6, 1852
Washington: Printed by Jno. T. Towers, 1852
[27]
vol. 10 #16
mf #864
United States. Senate
The State of the Country. Speech of William H. Seward, in the United States Senate, February 29, 1860
[16]
vol. 10 #17
mf #864
Van Cortlandt, Edward
Author’s Copy. Observations on the Building Stone of the Ottawa Country, Being the Abridgment of A Lecture Delivered before the Ottawa Silurian Society, The 15th November, 1859 by Edward Van Cortlandt, Honorary member of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec, Late Consulting Physician to the Ottawa General Hospital, and Consulting Physician to the County of Carlton Protestant Hospital. Published under the auspices of the Ottawa Silurian Society, and By Order of the City Council
Ottawa: Ottawa “Citizen” Steam Printing Establishment, 1860
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vol. 3 #16
mf #846
Vermont Central Railroad Company
Sixth Annual Report of the Directors and Treasurer of the Vermont Central Railroad Company, Prepared for the Stockholders’ Meeting, August 27, 1851
Montpelier: E.P. Walton & Son, Printers
[27, 1]
vol. 6 #4
mf #861
The Victoria Bridge at Montreal, Canada, Who is Entitled to the Credit of Its Conception? Or, A Short History of Its Origin by a Canadian.
London: John King & Co., 1860
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vol. 1 #7
mf #844
