Bookmobile Service - Modified Schedule

Please take note of the following modifications to next week's Bookmobile schedule. Regular service hours are expected to resume the following week. www.hpl.ca/bookmobile

Tuesday, July 30

Gemini: Cancelled

McMaster: Cancelled

Greencedar: Moved to 5:00-5:30pm

Mountview: Moved to 5:45-6:30pm

Wednesday, July 31

St. Elizabeth's Village: Moved to 12:00pm-12:30pm

Thursday, August 1

Garth: Cancelled

Meadowlands: Cancelled

Bennetto: Moved to 5:00-5:30pm

Friday, August 2: Strathcona and Bernie Morelli are both cancelled.

Saturday, August 3: All Bookmobile visits are cancelled.

Affected Branch(es):

Bookmobile

Publish Date:

Friday, July 26, 2024 - 1:00pm

City-Wide Outage, Library Service Impacted

HPL is recovering from the City of Hamilton's cybersecurity-related outage, which began Sunday February 25 and continues today, Friday July 26.

Access is restored to the catalogue
The HPL App is back online
Online eResources are available
Libby/OverDrive Holds can now be placed
Access partner libraries' (Burlington, London, Kingston, Mississauga and Ottawa) digital collections
Public Wi-Fi is available at most branches except the Ancaster Branch
Some Makerspace services are available at select locations
Automatic check-ins are operating
Website log-in is available
USB printing is available at Central Library (2nd and 3rd Floor) and at the Ancaster, Barton, Red Hill, Terryberry, Kenilworth, Dundas, Westdale, Valley Park, Saltfleet, Stoney Creek, Turner Park and Waterdown branches.

Self-check kiosks, public computers and scanning are not available. Extended Access is cancelled at this time.

Staff are available by phone at 289-779-7588, chat at hpl.ca, and email at askus@hpl.ca. Branches are open. Check hpl.ca/events for program updates. Thank you for your patience.

Publish Date:

Monday, July 22, 2024 - 8:00am

Notices

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Waterdown Branch - Sorter Out of Service

The sorter is temporarily out of order. The estimated time of disruption is unknown. Please use the drop boxes for your library material returns.

www.hpl.ca/waterdown

Nearest Branches:

Waterdown Branch

Publish Date:

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 11:30am

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:

Monday, July 15, 2024 - 5:00pm

Media Releases

Canadian Libraries Looking to Follow Hamilton’s Lead Rural Branch Use Up 19% in Five Months

HAMILTON, ON – October 4, 2018 – Library representatives from across Canada are converging at Hamilton Public Library (HPL) on Thursday October 4 for a first-hand look at how HPL is leading the way to improve access to our rural libraries.

Library Event for Teens Launches

HAMILTON, ON – September 20, 2018 – Hamilton Public Library and Telling Tales invite teen fans of all things literary to Central Library on Sunday September 23 from 2-4pm for the first Teen Tales.

HPL's Annual Evening for Book Lovers Event to Unveil the 2018 Hamilton Reads Title

HAMILTON, ON – June 1, 2018 – Hamilton Public Library hosts An Evening for Book Lovers on Friday, June 8 at Central Library.

OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW DUNDAS LIBRARY

HAMILTON, ON – April 17, 2018 – Please join us for the Grand Opening celebration of Hamilton Public Library’s newly-renovated Dundas Branch on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.

OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW BINBROOK LIBRARY

HAMILTON, ON – April 11, 2018 – Please join us for the Grand Opening celebration of Hamilton Public Library’s newly-built Binbrook Branch on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.

Locke Branch Closing for Renovations

HAMILTON, ON – February 27, 2018 – Hamilton Public Library’s Locke Branch is undergoing construction and will close for renovations beginning on Saturday, March 3 at 5:00 p.m. The branch is expected to reopen in Fall 2018.

Celebrating Queen Elizabeth's 65 Years On The Throne – Exclusive Royal Memorabilia on Display at HPL Central Library

HAMILTON, ON – February 2, 2017 – Come celebrate the Queen’s Sapphire Jubilee at Central Library. We invite you to see an exclusive exhibit of Royal Memorabilia in commemoration of the 65th year of Queen Elizabeth’s reign.

Author Ralph Nader to Read at Central Library

HAMILTON, ON – November 14, 2016 – Hamilton Public Library will host author Ralph Nader on Friday, November 18.

Show Your Library Some Love: Help Us Reach 7 Million Items Borrowed In 2016

HAMILTON, ON – October 21, 2016 – Hamilton Public Library launches its seven million challenge, calling on the help of customers to reach a 2016 circulation goal of seven million items borrowed by December 31, 2016.

Opening of "Canadian Aviators Help Warsaw During the '44 Uprising" Exhibit

Hamilton Public Library invites everyone to the official opening of an exciting historical exhibition sponsored by the Consulate General of Poland in Toronto.

Bookmobile Service - Modified Schedule

City-Wide Outage, Library Service Impacted

Waterdown Branch - Sorter Out of Service

Phishing Scheme

Media Releases

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