City-Wide Outage, Library Service Impacted

The City of Hamilton's cybersecurity-related outage that began Sun Feb 25 continues today, Wed April 24. This outage affects Library services and some programs. Public Wi-Fi is available at most branches with the exception of the Ancaster Branch.

Website log in, self-check kiosks, sorters, public computers, printing, scanning, and Makerspaces are not available. Extended Access is cancelled. We are working with the City to restore these services and stay tuned to continual updates. 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 24, 2024 - 9:15am

Notices

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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 23, 2024 - 9:00am

October is Women’s History Month

October is National Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate women and girls who contribute to a better, more inclusive Canada.

This year marks the 30th anniversary. The theme is She Did, So Now I Can. Learn and celebrate this month with HPL’s collections, programs and events.

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Browse
HPL’s catalogue features a variety of titles about the important contributions Canadian women have made to the world.

Author Event: Dr. Margaret Nowaczyk (October 13)
Meet the author of Chasing Zebras: A Memoir of Genetics, Mental Health & Writing.

Hamilton Reads
HPL’s 2022 Hamilton Reads title is Tainna: The Unseen Ones, short stories by award-winning Indigenous author, Norma Dunning. Enjoy this collection of six short stories about Inuk characters who rely on their wit and humour and whose experiences traverse the modern world and spiritual realm.

2022-23 Writers in Residence
Amanda Leduc and Kateryna Babkina are the 2022-23 Mabel Pugh Taylor Writers in Residence, in which established authors mentor creative writers from the Hamilton community.

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Artist Talk: Ellen Ryan (October 14)
The joys and benefits of creative expression in later life, featuring photography from Ellen’s current exhibit at Dundas Branch called Pilgrim Shadows.

Indigenous Market at HPL (Saturdays, October 8 and 15)
Browse and buy one-of-a-kind items from local, Indigenous makers and artists.
The October 8 market features Otahyoni Trails. The October 15 market features RH Designs and Allison Mitten.

Noon Hour Concerts Online and On Screen at Central
(Fridays, October 7, 14, 21 and 28)
Celebrate female musicians with our Noon Hour Concerts Online and on screen in the Hamilton Room at Central Library, featuring HPO’s Suhashini Arulanandam
and Lyssa Pelton (October 7), Elise Arsenault (October 24) and Amanda Jansen (October 28).

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Women in Canadian History: A Timeline - Women and Gender Equality Canada
Discover notable events in Canadian women’s history and learn more about the powerful women who created change.

Women of Impact in Canada - Women and Gender Equality Canada
An online gallery dedicated to women's achievements, featuring profiles of courageous women who have made an impact in politics, the arts and sciences, and countless other fields.