Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton Monday January 19, 2026.
The temperature is expected to plummet below minus 15 Celsius. For warm place hours visit hpl.ca/hours.
For a list of shelters and health information visit www.hamilton.ca/cold.
Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton
Published:
Monday, January 19, 2026 - 4:00pm
Central Library – Digital Microfilm Machines
The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available in the Local History and Archives Reading Room. This reader does not support printing. We apologize for the inconvenience and aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible.
Published:
Monday, January 19, 2026 - 1:45pm
Online Resources - Update
The following eResources have been recently discontinued in our HPL collections: Novelist, Summa, Summa Kids, and Northstar Digital Literacy. Please visit www.hpl.ca/articles/read-watch-listen for our full listing of online resources for your next read, watch, listen and/or learn.
Published:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 11:00am
Waterdown Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Waterdown Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
Printing Updates
Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies.
Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.
Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees
Bring back your borrowed library items within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Reading Buddies
Youth Opportunity: 14 - 18 years old
Program Overview
Reading Buddies is a program designed to help children who are in grades one through six practice their reading skills out loud with teen volunteers. This program runs from March to June at select branches. Limited positions available.
Time Commitment
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1 hour, once a week
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March 23 - June 12
Qualifications
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Speak and write English well
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Experience and/or interested in working with children and literacy
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Able to work with children on a one-to-one basis as well as in a group environment
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Act as a good role model for children
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Be reliable, patient and trustworthy
Responsibilities
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Attend a training session before starting
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Meet with children registered in the program at the library at a set time weekly
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Help children with their reading
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Provide positive feedback and encouragement
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Always abide by the Library’s Code of Conduct
Volunteer Benefits
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Earn volunteer hours
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Gain experience working with children
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Enjoy the benefit of helping children improve their reading skills
Apply Online
Locations
Saltfleet – Monday @ 3:30-4:30pm
Turner Park – Tuesdays @5:00-6:00pm
Westdale – Thursdays @4:00-5:00pm
Binbrook – Thursdays @ 4:00-5:00pm
Audience:
Teens - Ages 14-18
