Large format printer - Central Library
The large format printer at Central is currently out of order. The closest available large format printers are at Terryberry and Valley Park. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Central Library- Study Hall
A new Study Hall on the 1st Floor at Central Library begins Monday, September 25, 2023. Study Hall hours are quiet spaces for Members to work or study. For more details, visit www.hpl.ca/study-halls.
Previous Updates
Update April 2020
All Hamilton Public Library branches are currently closed.
While the Library is closed, no library materials will become due.
HPL’s online resources are available 24/7. Members can find eBooks, eAudio, magazines, newspapers and more. Simply use your Library card and PIN.
And, you can access the full The Hamilton Spectator. During the COVID-19 outbreak, The Hamilton Spectator is making their pandemic information free for everyone.
And, watch the latest news from the federal and provincial governments on CPAC.
During the closure, HPL staff are ready to answer your questions over the phone or online. For more information, see Book an Appointment.
If you are looking for community resources to help during the pandemic, see the Red Book Hamilton. Staff are creating special lists for COVID-19.
Please take care, wash your hands regularly, practice physical distancing and follow up-to-date Public Health advice.
Paul Takala, Chief Librarian/CEO
Nick van Velzen, Library Board Chair
To find more information, visit these trusted websites:
Information from Local, Provincial and National Agencies
Call Centers
Government of Canada:
- 1-833-784-4397
- Email: phac.info.aspc@canada.ca
City of Hamilton
- Phone 905-546-2424 ext. 7970 (Staffed hotline)
- Email phscovid19@hamilton.ca
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus):
A Parent Resource from the National Association of School Psychologists
Multilingual Information from the Government of Ontario
The Ministry of Health has developed an information sheet about the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to inform Ontarians about the virus, how they can protect themselves and what to do if they think they have contracted the 2019 novel coronavirus. The information sheet is available in multiple languages.
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