HPL's access to Ancestry.ca is not working. We aim to restore the service soon. Thank you for your patience.
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All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - 9:30am
Construction Work at Sherwood Branch
On Thursday, May 15, the library reopens with normal hours but with the following service limitations:
- 1st Floor is closed to the public
- Limited browsing collections of Express Adult Fic and Express DVDs are available on the 2nd Floor
- Holds pickup is available on the 2nd Floor
- Reduced number of public computers on 2nd Floor
- Printing and copying available on 2nd Floor
- Seating capacity is reduced
- All 2nd Floor collections (teen, children, and graphic novels) are available
- Parking, washroom and elevator access are not affected
Please refer to hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program listings. Most programs will continue as normal on the 2nd Floor or in the basement.
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Published:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 2:30pm
All Branches Closed - May 30, Staff Professional Development
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday, May 30 for Staff Professional Development Day. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access service is not available. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. Regular service hours resume Saturday, May 31. Thank you for your understanding.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, May 12, 2025 - 8:00am
Bookmobile Service Cancellations
These Bookmobile visits are cancelled this month:
Thursday May 15: Rockton and Meadowlands
Friday, May 16: Huntington Park
Friday, May 30: Huntington Park, Winona, and Maplewood
These Bookmobile visits are shortened:
Thursday May 15: Mohawk Gardens 2-2:30pm
Thursday May 15: Bennetto, 4:30-5:30pm
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Published:
Friday, May 9, 2025 - 8:00am
Turner Park Branch - Roof Repair
Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions are expected to continue until the end of June. Thank you for your patience.
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Published:
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Closure, May 5-31
From Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 31, the Ancaster Branch will be temporarily closed due to a roof and HVAC replacement. During this time, service hours will be available at the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The last day to pick up your Holds is Thursday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.
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Published:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 11:00am
Central Library - Microfilm Machine
The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available, but it doesn't print. We aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Published:
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:30pm
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.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am
Community Publicity Procedure
PROCEDURE PURPOSE
To outline the procedures related to the promotion, distribution and display of community related publicity material at the Library’s physical locations, online on the library website, or on digital screens and social media platforms.
DEFINITIONS
Community Publicity Material: Promotional material that informs the public of a free event, initiative or service in the Hamilton area.
PROCEDURE DETAILS
Hamilton Public Library (HPL) will only promote material that aligns with its mission and vision.
HPL reserves the right to reject any community publicity material or approve exceptions to promote.
Approval to post community publicity material does not imply the Library’s endorsement of content and will only be accommodated after the Library and the Library Partners’ needs are met.
Community publicity materials may only be accepted from legally constituted non-profit or charitable organizations or government-supported agencies such as the Board of Education.
All material submitted becomes the property of the Library and will not be returned. HPL does not notify the community group if the request is not accepted for any reason, including lack of space.
HPL reserves the right to decide the appropriate medium and location to share community publicity.
We require submission of materials 14 days in advance of event date for Library review and posting.
COMMUNITY PUBLICITY MATERIAL
Acceptable Material
Any print or digital copies submitted to the library must be professional and of high quality. Printed material cannot exceed 8 1/2" x 11". Content should be submitted in file formats as follows:
Print Posters: 8.5"x11" 300dpi PDF
Digital LCD Screens: 1920x1080px JPEG
Social Promotions: 1500x1500px JPEG
Postings are dependent on space available and may vary by library branch.
Material may be accepted if the content of the post meets all of these criteria:
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It is aligned with the Hamilton Public Library’s mission and vision.
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It is a public free event or service offered without discrimination or prejudice to any group.
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It is educational, recreational, cultural, or community interest event or service.
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It is of local interest, occurring in the Hamilton area and relevant to the local community.
Unacceptable Material
Material will not be accepted if its form or content include any of the following:
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Retail or wholesale advertisements, private notices, personal services and information about money-making events sponsored by for-profit organizations.
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Petitions and solicitations including all fundraising activities and events.
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Contravenes the Human Rights Code, the Charter of Rights, the Criminal Code of Canada, City of Hamilton bylaws, or any laws or legislation.
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Material that advocates a particular view such as political, religious or philosophic position.
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Material inappropriate in size (larger than 8 1/2" x 11") format or quality.
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Material received less than 14 days in advance of an event.
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Material, as determined by staff, to be not relevant to their local community.
Distribution and Promotion
HPL may elect to display copies of local community newspapers (e.g. Dundas Star) or other major cultural or educational institutions publications (e.g. college calendars, Stratford or Shaw Festival events) dependent upon space, and availability of acceptable distribution stands where possible.
Community publicity material are not to be placed at customer service desks, or in inappropriate locations such as the floor. This material should not take visual precedence over Library business.
Digital/social media materials should be emailed to communications@hpl.ca for consideration.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Community publicity material must be submitted to HPL Communications Department for review.
Digital material can be emailed to communications@hpl.ca.
Printed material can be dropped off in the Publicity Bin on the 1st Floor of the Central Library or delivered to the following address:
Hamilton Public Library
P.O. Box 2700
Attn: Communications Department
55 York Boulevard
Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4
Communications Department Staff reviews daily the submitted materials to determine if it follows the policy and procedure for approval for display, distribution, or promotion.
Community publicity material is approved and posted only as space and staff time permit. Approved material will be sent to the appropriate branch(s).
Publish Date
February 2022
