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.

Published:

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am

Bookmobile Service Modification

Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Bookmobile Service June Modifications

Saturday, June 13:

Special Event - All Stops Cancelled

Friday, June 19:

Six Nations- Cancelled
Maplewood- Cancelled

Wednesday, June 24:

Swansea Cancelled
Helen Detwiler Cancelled
Warplane Museum Cancelled

Saturday, June 27:

Stoney Creek Arena Cancelled
Riverdale Cancelled
Discovery Centre --> 3-4pm

Tuesday, June 30:

Greencedar Cancelled
Mountview Cancelled

Published:

Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm

Power of the Pen 2026 Contest Entry Form

The 32nd Anniversary of the Power of the Pen Creative Writing Contest opens on Monday, May 4, 2026.

The 32nd Power of the Pen writing competition invites writers ages 12-18 (age as of December 31, 2026) to submit original poetry and short stories in English, French or both languages. Prizes are for 1st- and 2nd-place in seven age groups (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18) in poetry and short story categories. Digital submissions are encouraged.

Please review the Contest Rules.

This year's competition opens May 4, 2026, and closes September 30, 2026. Submit your work via the official entry form. Notification goes out to winners in January 2027.

First Name *

Last Name *

Address *

City *

Postal Code *

Phone Number *

Email *

Age (as of December 31, 2025) *

Library Branch *

Type of Submission

Type of Submission *

Poem

Short Story

*One entry form per submission.

Language

Language *

English

French

Title of Poetry Submission *

Language

Language *

English

French

Title of Short Story Submission *

How did you find out about the Power of the Pen?

How did you find out about the Power of the Pen? *

Check all that apply

AI Statement

AI Statement *

I agree to the full statement.

I understand that my written submission is my own writing and is not copy/paste writing from any other source. I understand that any unethical behaviour will result in an automatic disqualification, without the possibility of resubmission this year.

Other

Upload Submission *

Thank you for submitting your work to the Power of the Pen Creative Writing Contest. Please review contest and formatting rules prior to submission. Winners will be notified in January 2025. All judged submissions will be available for pick-up during the awards ceremony or at your local branch if you are unable to attend the ceremony.

Completing this form gives the Hamilton Public Library your consent to:

Collect your personal information, which will only be used by the Hamilton Public Library to communicate with you about the Power of the Pen contest.
Use you/your child’s original written submission or photograph for publicity.*

*Publicity can include print materials such as posters, brochures, local and social media, in addition to website coverage.

NOTE: Please do not put your name anywhere on your work. Your name must be on your entry form only

_{Personal information contained on this form is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990. MFIPPA\Regulations 29. The information collected will be used in the process of the library’s business. Questions regarding the collection and use of personal information can be directed to: Chief Librarian, Hamilton Public Library, P.O. Box 2700, Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4.}

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