Bookmobile - Modified Service

On Friday, April 19, the Huntington Park Bookmobile visit will be 9:30-10am instead of 11am-12pm due to vehicle maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Affected Branch(es):

Bookmobile

Publish Date:

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 10:30am

City-Wide Outage, Library Service Impacted

The City of Hamilton's cybersecurity-related outage that began Sun Feb 25 continues today, Wed April 18. This outage affects Library services and some programs. Website login, self-check kiosks, sorters, public computers, printing, scanning, Makerspaces are not available. Extended Access is cancelled. We are working with the City to restore these services and will provide updates as often as possible. 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:

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 9:15am

Notices

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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:

Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 12:00pm

Solar Eclipse Glasses - Return to HPL Branches

If you would like to donate your ISO safety solar eclipse glasses, return them to any HPL Branch or Bookmobile visit. HPL and McMaster University have teamed up with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Hamilton Centre to collect and redistribute. Thank you for returning your glasses.

Publish Date:

Wednesday, April 10, 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 9, 2024 - 9:00am

Media Releases

Temporary Binbrook Branch Location Now Open

HAMILTON, ON – August 15, 2016 –Hamilton Public Library’s Binbrook Branch is under construction. A new temporary branch is now open at 2668 Binbrook Rd, Unit 204 in Binbrook.

Take a StoryWalk® and Mix Physical Activity with Reading

HAMILTON, ON – August 15, 2016 – Hamilton Public Library celebrates the launch of the Storywalk® initiative and invites children and their families to join us at Mountain Drive Park for a day of reading and physical activity.

Sherwood Library's Front Entrance Will Be Temporarily Under Construction Beginning August 15, 2016

HAMILTON, ON – July 28, 2016 – Hamilton Public Library’s Sherwood Branch will be under construction beginning on Monday, August 15, as part of a planned infrastructure renewal project.

Hamilton Public Library Hosts Free Friday Family Film Nights

HAMILTON, ON – July 18, 2016 – Beat the heat this summer at the Hamilton Public Library! Join us for free Friday night films that promise a fun time for the whole family.

Local Luminaries to Participate in the Annual Battle of the Books

March 30, 2016 – Hamilton Public Library to host the annual Battle of the Books event.

Hamilton Welcomes the IBBY Silent Book Exhibit

March 30, 2016 - Hamilton to host the IBBY Silent Book Exhibit from March 21 to April 14.

Waterdown and Millgrove Branches Closing November 5

November 2, 2015 – Hamilton Public Library’s Waterdown and Millgrove Branches will close at the end of business on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 8:00 p.m.

Bookmobile - Modified Service

City-Wide Outage, Library Service Impacted

Library Services Available

Dundas and Turner Park Branches - Period Promise Campaign

Solar Eclipse Glasses - Return to HPL Branches

Phishing Scheme

Media Releases

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