City-Wide Outage, Library Service Impacted

The City of Hamilton's cybersecurity-related outage that began Sun Feb 25 continues today, Mon May 6. 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, and scanning are not available. Some Makerspace services are 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:

Monday, May 6, 2024 - 8:15am

Bookmobile - Modified Service

On Saturday, May 11, the Bookmobile is attending Sew Hungry (10am-4pm) on Ottawa Street. All regular visits will be cancelled (Stoney Creek Arena, Gage Park, Rockton, Millgrove). Regular service is expected to resume the following week. Visit us at Sew Hungry!

www.hpl.ca/bookmobile

Affected Branch(es):

Bookmobile

Publish Date:

Monday, April 29, 2024 - 9:45am

Notices

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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.

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Publish Date:

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 9:30am

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:

Monday, April 29, 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 23, 2024 - 9:00am

Media Releases

HPL Surpasses One Million eBook and eAudiobook Checkouts

Hamilton Public Library Surpasses One Million eBook and eAudiobook Checkouts in 2020. Becomes a top public library system worldwide in total digital circulation

HPL and NTRL Provide Youth Mentorship and Creative Space

HAMILTON, ON – Oct 8, 2020 – Hamilton Public Library, in partnership with NTRL, a Hamilton-based youth incubator, is combining resources to help youth develop their creative talents.

Hamilton Public Library reopens its 22 branches

HAMILTON, ON – July 29, 2020 – Beginning July 30, HPL branches are open for browsing, holds pickup, computer access and use of printers, scanner, fax and Central Makerspace equipment. New branch hours are Tuesday-Thursday 11AM-7PM and Friday- Saturday 11AM-5PM. (Turner Park opens for browsing and computer use August 4, 2020.)

Welcome Back: HPL Announces Fresh Start for Everyone

HAMILTON, ON – July 14, 2020 – Hamilton Public Library (HPL) is welcoming all Hamiltonians back by waiving all fines and fees March 15, 2020-December 31, 2021 and permanently eliminating fines and fees on materials for children and teens.

More Hamilton Public Library Branches Opening for Takeout

HAMILTON, ON – July 3, 2020 – HPL is opening six more branches for Takeout service: Ancaster, Kenilworth, Sherwood, Saltfleet, Turner Park and Waterdown.

HPL Seeking Contributions to Hamilton COVID-19 Archive

HAMILTON, ON – June 19, 2020 – Hamilton Public Library’s Local History & Archives is creating a community archive to document our experiences during the pandemic.

Library Begins Phase One of Re-opening Plan

HAMILTON, ON – June 11, 2020 – To keep Hamilton reading, listening and watching, while taking precautionary public health measures, Hamilton Public Library (HPL) is offering take-out (curbside) service of on-hold books, music and movies, starting June 23, 2020.

Central Library’s 4th Floor - a 3D Face Mask Factory

HAMILTON, ON – May 1, 2020 – Six community-minded organizations are making much-needed protective face shields for local health workers.

HAMILTON, ON – April 29, 2020 – Every Friday at noon treat yourself to a virtual concert, courtesy hpl.ca. We’ve moved our usual stage at Central Library to our website, for now; we’re determined to keep the music playing for Hamilton.

More eReading with Your Hamilton Public Library Card

HAMILTON, ON – Monday April 27, 2020 – With a Hamilton Public Library card, you now have access to three times as many eBooks and eAudiobooks — 211,400 digital titles, to be exact.

City-Wide Outage, Library Service Impacted

Library Services Available

Bookmobile - Modified Service

Central Library - Fire Training Drill

Dundas and Turner Park Branches - Period Promise Campaign

Phishing Scheme

Media Releases

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