Monday, April 28 is the National Day of Mourning to remember and honour those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace. All HPL Branches will observe a minute of silence at 11am to honour their memories.
April 28: National Day of Mourning
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
Westdale Branch: Polling Station
Monday, April 28 is Election Day in Canada. Westdale Branch is open 9:30am-9:30pm as a polling station. Please bring one piece of ID to vote. Please note there will be a minute of silence at 11am in honour of the National Day of Mourning.
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Published:
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
City of Hamilton IT Maintenance
Due to City IT maintenance, HPL's catalogue and digital resources will not be available on Sunday, April 27 between midnight and 1am. We apologize for the inconvenience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
Extended Access at Freelton Branch Unavailable
Extended Access at Freelton Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
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Published:
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 12:00pm
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
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
Published:
Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am
Roll of Honour - World War I
Cadman, Enoch
Cadman, Thomas
Cairns, Charles R.
Calderly, Edward
Caldwell, Thos.
Callon, Bruce
Cameron, C.
Cameron, C.E.
Cameron, John B.
Cameron, John Robson
Campbell, Alex.
Campbell, Daniel
Campbell, Donald
Campbell, Gordon
Campbell, Lynn
Caplan, Fred, Wm.
Carey, William Vincent
Carpenter, Leonard Albert
Carroll, Martin
Carroll, Peter James
Carroll, Wm. Henry
Carsell, A.H.
Carson, Charles
Carswell, Albert H.
Carter, John Albert
Carty, David
Cash, Fred. A.
Caskie, Archibald
Cathcart, Albert
Catton, Alfred E.
Catton, Alfred John
Cavanagh, Thomas
Cavill, Arthur H.
Chadwick, Joseph
Chalcroft, Alfred T.
Chaloner, William
Chambers, John Angus
Chambers, W.H.
Chapin, Curran
Chapman, Richard H
Chapple, Albert Edward
Charbonneau, Theo. J.
Charlton, J.T.
Charnock, Walter
Cherry, R.M.
Chesters, Thomas
Chew, James
Child, Philip J.
Childs, Alfred E.
Chivac, N.J.
Choce, John
Chrichton, Albert
Chrichton, Alfred
Christian, Arthur M.
Christiansen, O.
Christie, Leonard
Chubb, Arthur William
Church, Ernest
Church, Martin L.
Churches, David
Churchward, Thomas
Claire, Henry
Clapham, John M.
Claringbold, John
Clark, Alfred
Clark, E.V.
Clark, George
Clark, J.
Clark, Robert G.
Clark, Sidney
Clarke, Henman
Clarke, William G.
Clarkson, Charles E.
Clarkson, Elroy
Clarkson, M.A.
Clegg, R.
Clegg, Sidney
Clement, Ernest
Clements, Wireless Operator
Cliffe, E.
Cliffe, Frank
Cliffe, Jabez A.
Clifton, Wm. P.
Clutterbuck, A.H.
Coan, George
Coce, John
Cocks, Hugh John
Cohen, Meyer T.
Cole, Thomas
Coleman, John
Colling, Clarence A.
Collins, W.
Collyer, William
Conery, Robert
Conner, Robert
Coogan, John Francis
Cook, Geo. W.
Cook, John R.
Cooke, E.
Cooke, Fred
Cooke, John A.
Cooke, Wm. F.
Coomber, H.A.
Cooper, Edwin A.
Cooper, Ernest
Cooper, John
Cooper, John Harry
Cooper, John William
Coote, Robert
Copp, Fred W.
Corner, Edward
Cornish, Ernest
Cosgrove, Edward Bernard
Costie, William John
Cotton, Peter Joseph
Couillard, Arthur
Cousins, Andrew A.
Covington, Ed. W.
Cowan, George
Cowan, Morley
Coward, Albert
Cowell, Herbert
Cox, Alexander
Cox, Reginald J.
Crane, Edward J.
Crapper, Alfred Thomas
Crapper, George W.
Crawford, Daniel
Crawford, Frederick
Creillin, Neilson
Crellin, Neilson Burt
Crerar, Malcolm C.
Crewe, James
Crichton, Alfred George
Crisp, John P.
Crocker, F.
Crockett, George
Crockett, Harold George
Croft, Charles H.
Croft, John
Crompton, Frederick
Croogan, John F.
Cropper, John Wm.
Cross, Russell
Cross, W.
Cross, W.C.
Crossley Herbert
Crosthwaite, Thoas.
Crosthwaite, Thomas
Crowe, Harold
Crowley, John
Crull, Ivan
Crusoe, William
Cullen, David
Cullen, W.E.
Cullen, William
Cunliffe, Harry
Curch, Oscar
Curren, John
Curry, Joseph Franklin
Curtis, Stanley Bedford
Cutler, Harold George
Cutter, Warren
Cuzner, Lloyd
