City-Wide Outage, Library Service Impacted

The City of Hamilton's cybersecurity-related outage that began Sun Feb 25 continues today, Wed April 24. 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, scanning, and Makerspaces are not 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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Kenilworth Elevator Out of Service

Hello, the Kenilworth elevator is out of service for maintenance. Facilities is working on it and we'll update when it's available.

Affected Branch:

Kenilworth Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Parkdale Branch

Publish Date:

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 10:00am

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

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

Seniors Month at HPL

June is Seniors Month, a time to recognize the accomplishments of older adults and celebrate the contributions they make to our communities.

Explore our Collections

The 2023 Seniors Month theme is "Working for Seniors." Take a moment and browse materials that recognize and celebrate the contributions of Seniors.

Programs and Events

Browse older adult programming across the city. Whether you are looking for recreational activities, health and wellness solutions, digital literacy courses or ways to explore your creative side, we’ve got you covered.

Services for Seniors

HPL’s Home Library Service provides library materials to Hamilton residents unable to get to any of our 23 branches or Bookmobile sites.

Check out a memory bag, a collection of books, games and photographs designed to encourage conversations and reminiscing.

Nominate a Senior

Nominations for City of Hamilton’s 28th Senior of the Year Awards close on June 30. Nominate an older adult you know that has made an outstanding voluntary contribution to enrich the social, cultural or civic life of our community.