City-Wide Outage, Library Service Impacted

The City of Hamilton's cybersecurity-related outage that began Sun Feb 25 continues today, Fri April 26. This outage affects Library services and some programs. Public Wi-Fi is available at most branches with the exception of the Ancaster Branch.

Website log in, self-check kiosks, sorters, public computers, printing, and scanning are not available. Some Makerspace services are available. Extended Access is cancelled. We are working with the City to restore these services and stay tuned to continual updates. Thank you for your patience.

Library Services Available

Staff are available by phone: 289-779-7588, chat, and email. Branches are open. Study Halls are available. Check the event listings for program updates. The Catalogue is available to browse, but you cannot log in or place holds at this time. Thank you for your patience.

Publish Date:

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 9:15am

Notices

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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.

Publish Date:

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 9:00am

HPL Author Series

Hamilton Reads 2024 Launch: An Evening for Book Lovers

Thursday May 2, 5:30 pm
Central Library
Join us for our Hamilton Reads Reveal and be among the first to find out this year's title—special musical performance by Alex Whorms. Register now.

Freedom to Read and Write: Books and Authors Behind Bars

Thursday May 9, 6:30 pm
Central Library
Prisoner publications creator Sara Falconer and former prison librarian Michelle De Agostini discuss prisoners' struggles to access and write books behind bars. Register now.

Zain Bandali

Friday May 24, 4:00 pm
Turner Park
Join author Zain Bandali as he reads excerpts from his book Mehndi Boy. Learn more . . .

Math in Drag with Kyne Santos

Thursday May 30, 6:30 pm
Central Library
Attend a reading and conversation with author Kyne Santos, who discusses their book Math in Drag. Register Now.

Amplifying Indigenous Voices with David A. Roberston

Wednesday June 5, 6:30pm
Central Library
Attend a reading and conversation with author David A. Robertson, whose book When We Were Alone and On the Trapline won the Governor General's literary Award in 2017 and 2021, respectively. Register Now.

Breaking Into Kidlit with Joyce Grant

Friday June 7, 4:30 pm at Westdale - Register now
Tuesday June 11, 4:30pm at Stoney Creek - Register now
Wednesday June 12, 4:30pm at Valley Park - Register now
Thursday June 13, 4:30pm at Locke - Register now
Award-winning local author Joyce Grant explains how children's books go from manuscript to bookstore shelf.

In Conversation with Jeffrey Luscombe

Thursday June 27, 6:30pm
Central Library
Attend a live reading and conversation with author Jeffrey Luscombe, who discusses his new book, To Refrain From Embracing. Register now.

Previous Author Events

Relive a memorable talk or catch up on past author events with HPL’s In Conversation playlist on YouTube.

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