Accessible washrooms at Barton are currently out of order.

Accessible washrooms at BA are currently out of order.

Affected Branch(es):

Barton Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Kenilworth Branch

Publish Date:

Friday, April 19, 2024 - 5:30pm

City-Wide Outage, Library Service Impacted

The City of Hamilton's cybersecurity-related outage that began Sun Feb 25 continues today, Fri April 19. This outage affects Library services and some programs. Website login, self-check kiosks, sorters, public computers, printing, scanning, Makerspaces are not available. Extended Access is cancelled. We are working with the City to restore these services and will provide updates as often as possible. 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 10, 2024 - 9:15am

Notices

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Dundas and Turner Park Branches - Period Promise Campaign

From April 15 - May 31, you may drop off menstruation products at the Dundas and Turner Park branches which are community collection locations. For more information, please visit www.uwhh.ca/periodpromise.

Publish Date:

Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 12:00pm

Solar Eclipse Glasses - Return to HPL Branches

If you would like to donate your ISO safety solar eclipse glasses, return them to any HPL Branch or Bookmobile visit. HPL and McMaster University have teamed up with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Hamilton Centre to collect and redistribute. Thank you for returning your glasses.

Publish Date:

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 12:00pm

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 9, 2024 - 9:00am

Hamilton Reads 2023 - Activities

Hamilton Reads Home | The Book | Programs and Events

Congratulations to Haley Donna S. who is the Hamilton Reads grand prize winner of a stack of books and a $50 gift certificate to buy more from local bookseller, Epic Books.

News about the 2024 version of the city's biggest book club will be announced in Spring 2024.

Like Motl’s quest story, try our summer reading challenge. Pick up a Tic Tac Toe card at any branch, bookmobile, or download one. and complete the tasks. Three in a row earns an entry into a prize draw. Finish all nine and you’ll earn a limited-edition* belt bag/fanny pack/shoulder holster (it’s the carryall that goes by many names). *While supplies last.

Prizes can be picked up at any branch.