Catalogue and Digital Resources Scheduled Maintenance
We're doing system updates Sunday January 31. After 8:00pm you can access our catalogue, online registration, HPL SmartPay and all the digital resources again. Thank you for your patience.
RBDigital Magazines moving to OverDrive/Libby
On January 29, 2021 all magazines on RBDigital are moving to OverDrive and Libby.
- Unlimited access to all magazines, including the Economist.
- Up to three years of back issues for each title.
- You can still access Acorn and Great Courses through RBDigital.
The Hamilton Public Library Board
Dr. Vittorina (Vikki) Cecchetto served as an HPL Library Board member, volunteering as part of the 2019-2022 Board.
Vikki passed away on September 3, 2020, at the age of 69.
Her service and commitment in providing library services for our Hamilton community is forever recognized. She will be sadly missed.
"Vikki was a dedicated member of the Library Board who made a significant contribution to HPL. She was also a wonderful and caring person who will be greatly missed. Our condolences to all her family and friends. We are all better for having known Vikki."
~ Paul Takala, CEO and Chief Librarian
The Hamilton Public Library Board is made up of nine citizens and two City Councillors. The Library Board establishes library services for our community based on public input, market research and by monitoring satisfaction with services.
Members of the Hamilton Public Library Board 2019 - 2022:
- Nick van Velzen (Chair)
- C.A. Klassen (Vice-Chair)
- Harjit Dhaliwal
- Elly Bowen
- Robert Coruzzi
- John Kirkpatrick
- Stu Laurie
- Councillor Judi Partridge
- Councillor Maria Pearson
- Lori-Anne Spence-Smith
Library Board By-Laws
The Hamilton Public Library Board is duly constituted as a corporation and governed by the provisions of the Public Libraries Act, Statutes of Ontario, 1990, Chapter P. 44 and is established by the provisions of City of Hamilton By-Law 04-019.
How can I contact the Board?:
Contact with the Board may be made through the Chief Librarian's office. The Chief Librarian serves as Secretary of the Board and is responsible for Library operations. Members of the public wishing to make a verbal or written delegation to the Library Board should contact the Board Secretary in writing seven (7) days in advance of the meeting. Board meeting agendas are developed by the Chair and Vice-Chair working with the Secretary.
Alyssa Seul
Senior Leadership Support Manager
55 York Boulevard, Box 2700
Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4
905.546.3214
aseul@hpl.ca
Meetings:
The Board meets the third Wednesday of each month from September to June. Meetings are open to the public. The meetings are held at 6 p.m. in the fifth floor Board Room of the Central Library, 55 York Boulevard in Hamilton.
How can I apply to become a Library Board member?:
Library Board members are appointed by Hamilton City Council for a four-year term and serve without remuneration. A notice to citizens will be placed in The Hamilton Spectator and Hamilton community newspapers announcing the recruitment period. Application forms are available at all Municipal Service Centres, Hamilton City Hall and on the City's website during the recruitment period. The next term for recruitment will be 2022.
2019-2022 Board Orientation Materials
2019-2022 Board Orientation Presentation
HPL Strategic Planning Framework
