Accessible washrooms at Barton are currently out of order.

Accessible washrooms at BA are currently out of order.

Affected Branch(es):

Barton Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Kenilworth Branch

Publish Date:

Friday, April 19, 2024 - 5:30pm

City-Wide Outage, Library Service Impacted

The City of Hamilton's cybersecurity-related outage that began Sun Feb 25 continues today, Fri April 19. 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

June is Indigenous History Month

Spray paint type colourful art of a Narwhal, Eagle, and Base in front of a circle

Indigenous History Month at HPL

June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Learn and celebrate with HPL’s collections, programs and events.

Events

Amplifying Indigenous Voices with David A. Robertson

Wednesday June 5
Central Library
6:30-7:30pm

Attend a reading and conversation with author David A. Robertson, whose books When We Were Alone and On the Trapline won the Governor General's Literary Award in 2017 and 2021 respectively.

Children's Puppet Theatre

Friday June 28
Red Hill
2:00-3:00pm

A retelling of the story of how the turtle carries our world on her back and how the tiny muskrat succeeds in giving us the greatest gift of all: a place to call home, Turtle Island. Presented by Rabbit and Bear Paws.

National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21

Friday June 21
Central Library
12:00-1:00pm

James N. Wilson performs in Central Library’s Hamilton Room to bring the community together in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Browse our Collection

HPL’s catalogue features Indigenous reads for Adults, Kids, Teens and Early Years, as well as Staff Picks.

Indigenous Month

Mores Resources from the Government of Canada

National Indigenous History Month

Indigenous Arts, Culture and Heritage

Indigenous Peoples and Communities