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 March 6, 2020
With the current news about Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), as CEO/Chief Librarian of Hamilton Public Library, I want to assure community members that HPL has a robust Pandemic Plan. We are taking a proactive approach to COVID-19 and are making it a high priority to ensure accurate, up-to-date and reliable information about the virus is available to the public. Specifically, we want to ensure people have access to information about:
- The risks of a pandemic
- Steps to reduce the risk of exposure
- Steps to take if you or someone you know becomes ill
- Other useful information about planning for and coping with a pandemic
We are working closely with Public Health, the City of Hamilton and other community partners. As the situation evolves, we will adapt our services as needed and work to minimize the impact of inaccurate information.
We all need to work together to ensure that COVID-19 does not lead to unnecessary fear or division in our community. HPL’s overriding priority is to help keep the public and staff safe, healthy and informed.
Paul Takala
Chief Librarian / CEO
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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