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.
Bookmark Contest
To celebrate Family Literacy Day, January 27, 2024, Hamilton Public Library is running a Bookmark Contest.
Design a bookmark illustrating what your library of the future looks like. What will you read, watch and do in the future? Open to Hamilton residents only.
Three winners are selected from each age category: Birth-age 6, 7-12, 13-18. Each of the nine (9) winning bookmarks will be available one per month at all Hamilton Public Library branches and spotlighted on social media and hpl.ca beginning September 2024.
Be sure to join us for Snuggle Up and Read storytimes and while you're at the branch, grab a bookmark contest form. Submit your entry at any Hamilton Public Library Branch or Bookmobile.
Submissions are now closed.
Winners will be notified by telephone or email in Spring 2024.