The HPL App and HPL Catalogue are not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Thank you for your patience.
Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.
Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Friday July 11. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning.
For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.
Accessible Parking Spot not available. We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
Filming will take place near the Locke Branch from July 13 to 16, which will impact traffic flow and parking. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- North side of Homewood Avenue between Lockes Street South and Kent Street
- North/South side of Stanley Avenue
- East side of Kent Street between Stanley Avenue and Homewood Avenue
The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.
Responsibility for the Red Book Transitions to the Hamilton Public Library
Hamilton, Ontario – December 7, 2018 – The Hamilton Public Library will assume responsibility for The Red Book, as Information Hamilton’s Board of Directors has decided to wind down operations in early 2019.
Information Hamilton manages The Red Book of Hamilton directory which consists of more than 4,000 records of community and government services. Information Hamilton also responds to parents, caregivers and service providers via the Early Years Information Line, specializing in providing child-related information relevant to children from birth to age twelve.
The non-profit community agency, located in the Central Library, has connected Hamilton residents to community services since 1970.
“Information Hamilton has a long history of serving the people of the City and making connections between residents and community organizations. We’re pleased that our technological advancements in recent years allow us to transfer our information and resources to the Library for them to develop and enhance,” says Pauline Kajiura, Executive Director, Information Hamilton. “As our time as an organization comes to a close, we are proud of our past and our contribution to building a stronger Hamilton.”
The Hamilton Public Library is committed to ensuring access to The Red Book database is maintained. Over the next few months, the Library will work with Information Hamilton staff, the City of Hamilton, and other key stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition. The Early Years Information Line will be redirected to 546-CITY, the City’s phone line for resident inquiries about City programs and services.
“Over the next few months, the Library will work with its partners on an orderly transition. Later in 2019 HPL will undertake a review of the scope of the information contained in The Red Book to ensure it does not duplicate other information sources available to the public,” explains Paul Takala, CEO and Chief Librarian, Hamilton Public Library. “While the new scope may be more focused, the bottom line is we need to ensure access to information about Hamilton services is enhanced by this transition.”
"Like the Library, Information Hamilton has long-served the people of this City by connecting them with the services and resources they need,” Library Board Chair, Lori-Anne Spence Smith remarks. "I want to extend a thank you to the staff, Board members and volunteers of Information Hamilton. You have helped people navigate services, often during personal stress. We should not underestimate the impact this has had.”
“As our community grows and changes, we need to best adapt and enhance our services. Information Hamilton’s resources will help us to continue to connect people and the organizations that best serve them,” says Takala. “Our communities continue to request more information and resources from their Library, and with this, we are able to deliver.”
Communications Manager
Hamilton Public Library
w. 905.546.3200 x5934
smckay@hpl.ca