Starting Monday August 17, public computers on Central 1st floor will undergo maintenance and be limited at times. This work will be staggered over three days and is expected to finish by Wednesday, August 19. Thank you for your patience.
Central Library - 1st Floor Public Computers, August 17-19
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Thursday, August 13, 2026 - 10:00am
Catalogue Maintenance
HPL's catalogue is not available Sunday, August 16 from 5:00 am to 10:00 a.m due to system maintenance. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 6:15pm
Construction at Concession Branch
Due to construction at the Concession Branch hours are changing temporarily, beginning Fri Aug 7 to mid-September.
Mon-Thu 5-7pm
Fri Closed
Sat 9am-5pm
Members can change their Holds pickup location in their library accounts or can contact Staff. Or Holds can be paused until after the branch returns to regular open hours.
Some programs will be moved to the Sherwood Branch, 467 Upper Ottawa St. Please check hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program changes.
Published:
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 1:15pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications
Tue Aug 18:
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The 10:30-11am Visit to the Court at Rushdale is Cancelled
Sat Aug 22:
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Pride Hamilton (Visit Bookmobile 9:30am-4:30pm at Pier 4 Park - 64 Leander Dr.) - All Visits Cancelled (Stoney Creek Arena 10-11am, Riverdale 11:15am-12:15pm and Discovery Centre 2:30-4pm).
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - 9:30am
Kenilworth Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Kenilworth Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 5:45pm
New Loan Periods - Effective Monday, August 31
As of Monday, August 31, new loan periods will come into effect to shorten the wait time for popular hold items.
DVD Express - 3 days
DVDs and Blu-rays - 7 days (fiction, children's and languages)
Magazines - 7 days
Bestseller Express - 14 days
DVDs and Blu-rays - 14 days (non-fiction and TV series)
Books - 21 days
Music/Books on CD and Children's Express - 21 days
Please visit www.hpl.ca/borrowing for more details.
Published:
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - 2:30pm
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Community Learning Alliance (CLA)
COMMUNITY LEARNING ALLIANCE (CLA) in partnership with Mohawk College
When you participate in a computer program at Hamilton Public you can earn credits toward Mohawk College’s Fundamentals Certificate. HPL is now part of the Community Learning Alliance, which gives micro-credits for informal learning completed at local organizations.
What are micro-credentials?
Micro-credentials are short courses focused on skills sought by employers.
Who benefits from getting micro-credentials?
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Job seekers
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Skill Builders
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Second Career Starters
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Continuous Education Learners
Which HPL programs count toward a micro-credit?
Currently, four HPL public computer training programs are part of CLA:
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Basic Computer Skills 1
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Basic Computer Skills 2
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Basic Internet Skills 1
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Basic Internet Skills 2
Where can I take these programs?
Many HPL branches offer these programs. Go to hpl.ca/micro-credential for the current list. Programs from November 2024 onwards are eligible for a micro-credit.
How do I let the HPL programmer know I am working on getting a micro-credential?
Just tell the HPL instructor while you’re in class. Staff will track your progress and attendance and inform Mohawk College.
If I attended all the programs, do I get a micro-credential?
You must attend all four programs to get a micro-credit.
Are there other requirements?
Yes. Participation in these programs earn credit towards Mohawk College’s Fundamentals certificate.
To complete the certificate, you must fulfill three additional requirements:
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Complete any other Mohawk College course (General Education)
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Complete 120 hours of community workshops (up to 40 hours may be CLA programs)
Are there other places where learners can gain CLA micro-credits?
Yes. These local organizations run CLA programs.
What other benefits do I get from getting a micro-credential? Can I still get credit even if I am not enrolled at Mohawk College?
Yes. When you complete all four CLA programs at HPL, you will receive a digital badge that you can put on your resume. The digital badge demonstrates to employers your commitment to learning. You will receive your digital badge within two weeks of completing all the programs.
How will I receive my micro-credential certificate?
The micro-credential certificate is sent via email.
Where can I learn more about Mohawk’s micro-credential program?
Please visit mohawkcollege.ca for more information.
If you have questions about the CLA programs at HPL, please contact Kat Drennan-Scace via kdrennan@hpl.ca.
