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.

Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification

Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Bookmobile Service June Modifications 

Saturday, June 13:               

  • Special Event - All Stops Cancelled

Friday, June 19:                  

  • Six Nations- Cancelled

  • Maplewood- Cancelled

Wednesday, June 24:              

  • Swansea Cancelled

  • Helen Detwiler Cancelled

  • Warplane Museum Cancelled

Saturday, June 27:                

  • Stoney Creek Arena Cancelled

  • Riverdale Cancelled

  • Discovery Centre --> 3-4pm

Tuesday, June 30:              

  • Greencedar Cancelled

  • Mountview Cancelled

Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm

About the Award

 

The Hamilton Gallery of Distinction was founded by Jack Pelech and Eunice Swanborough in 1984 to permanently recognize outstanding Hamilton residents, past and present, who have made the community a better place. To date, 227 people have been honoured.   

In celebration of the 25th anniversary in 2009, a Gallery of Distinction wall was installed on the 3rd Floor of Central Library. The same year, a new award was also commissioned. Artist Kelley Lowe created the glass sculpture representing Cootes Paradise, Lake Ontario and the High-Level Bridge.   

Inductee Illustrations by 

Eugene Pawczuk, A. MacMahon, B. Mays.  

For more information email hplceo@hpl.ca or write to:  

Hamilton Public Library 

Gallery of Distinction 
Attn: Administrative Office 
55 York Blvd. 
P.O. Box 2700, Stn. LCD1 
Hamilton, Ontario 
L8N 4E4