Central Library - Fire Training Drill
During the month of May, please be advised that we'll be holding a surprise fire drill. This will take place during our service hours. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
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.
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.
Tween Writing
Calling all writers! Don’t miss Hamilton Public Library’s 4th Annual Writing Contest for Tweens!
Contest guidelines:
- Entrants must be between 10 and 12 years old
- Entries must be no longer than 1,000 words
- Each entrant may submit one (1) story
- All works must be original
Contest closes: Saturday September 5, 2015
How to enter:
Complete the entry form with your online submission, or fill out a submission form and drop it off, with your submission, at your neighbourhood Hamilton Public Library branch. Winners will be notified the first week of September. Winners will receive a writing workshop with a published author and professional editor on Saturday September 12, 2015.
Submit an entirely original story, or begin with this prompt:
I was walking down the street, daydreaming, when all of a sudden...
This contest is closed for Summer 2015.