The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order
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Published:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume
Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Sherwood Branch - Temporary Closure
As the 1st floor renovation wraps up, the Sherwood Branch will be closed on Thursday, June 5, to reset the spaces. Service hours will resume on Friday, June 6. Thank you for your patience.
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Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 11:00am
Concession Branch's Children's Department Closure for Repair
Concession Branch's children's department will be closed on the morning of Monday, June 2nd for minor repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Monday, May 26, 2025 - 2:15pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available
The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.
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Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
All Branches Closed - May 30, Staff Professional Development
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 30 for Staff Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is not available. HPL's online card registration, catalogue and eResources are not available until 5pm due to scheduled maintenance. All branches reopen Saturday May 31.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, May 12, 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 Relocation in May
Until Saturday May 31, the Ancaster Branch is temporarily relocated to the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The Wilson Street branch is closed for a roof and HVAC replacement and is expected to reopen on Monday June 2 at 9am.
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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
30th Anniversary: 2024 Power of the Pen Winners
Congratulations to the 2024 Awardees and Honourable Mentions on their literary works.
Poetry
Age 12
1st - Alana Cheng, Knife
2nd - Aria D'Andrea, Mountains
Honourable Mention:
Bethany Shadd, Music to Me
Age 13
1st - Lars Vonk, Deep Down Under
2nd - Hunter Chrea, I'm Not Enough
Honourable Mentions:
Lucia Mostacedo, Reader
Age 14
1st - Minjun Choi, GoGuardian
2nd - Olivia Haas, Traffic
Honourable Mentions:
Rachael Haveman, I Don't Want to Write any Poems Today
Alexis Pereira, Worth the Risk
Age 15
1st - Sumayyah Satia, Give Peace to your Heart
2nd - Yamam Qays, Chamber of White
Honourable Mentions:
Madeleine Hastings-Speck, We Were Just Kids
Josephine Bertrand, Standing Strong
Age 16
1st - Jewels Snider, A Robin's Resilience
2nd - Hana Hvezda, Red on White
Honourable Mention:
Jade Chan, Rapid Relief
Age 17
1st - Claire Weingartner, Red
2nd- Marie Njoroge, Dandelion Season
Honourable Mentions:
Ali Al- Nasih, Gentle Rain
Age 18
1st - Meryanna Pedrousyan, Ink Incompatible with Paper
2nd - Megan Mills, Blitzed at the Ball
Honourable Mentions:
Chaim Evans, Life Through a Kaleidoscope
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Poetry (French)
1st - Madeleine Hastings-Speck, Le Chanson de I'lsolation
2nd - Mikaela Pereira, Que mettries-vous dans votre valise?
Honourable Mention:
Evelina Romero, Quand Je Suis Seule
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Short Story
Age 12
1st - Anna Lohvynenko, First Place
2nd - Saif Shahrouri, Belonging
Honourable Mentions:
Alyssa Filipe, A Merchant's Apprentice
Age 13
1st - Addison Jonkman, The Native Way
2nd - Kerrington Groenewegen, Sound of Screams
Honourable Mentions:
Jude Hill, No Surrender
Joanne Zhang, Beatrice
Ademidun Arimoro, An Old Friend
Cheryl Yem, The Merge
Jonah Kaplan, The War of the Burger Restaurants
Bajrang Khanna, Unbroken Bond
Lyric Brown, Hippopotamus Story
Jared Stassen, Too Young for War
Age 14
1st - Sara Jayne Harsevoort, The Expulsion of the Acadians
2nd - Brenna Hall, A New Life
Honourable Mentions:
Jacob Veldpaus, Tut’s Curse
Grace Kikkert, The Crash
Michael Lutz, Within
Charlotte Maertens, 8 Minutes
Rachael Haveman, Frederick’s Flowers
Age 15
1st - Aibhlin Rogers, Unheard of
2nd - Asher Berkelaar, The Tachyon Paradox
Honourable Mention:
Thomas Luong, The Grieving Bench
Age 16
1st – Katelyn Marshall-Zyba, Devil’s Ridge
2nd – Madison Heise, True Beauty
Age 17
1st – Mia Antonelli, My Greatest Friend Is My Greatest Revenge
2nd – Olivia Belrose, The Sum of Zero
Age 18
1st – Chaim Evans, Love at Long Last
2nd – Kyra Bredenhof, Unearthing
Honourable Mention:
Harshvi Patel, The Secret Goldfish
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Short Story (French)
1st – Dianne Tomara, Le voyage vers le rêve canadien
2nd – Joshua Middleton, Choisir mon propre chemin
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The Hamilton Association Young Poet's Award Winner:
Age 16
1st - Jewels Snider, A Robin's Resilience
Honourable Mention:
Claire Weingartner, Red
Maitland Banting Silver Quill Award Winner:
Age 15
1st - Aibhlin Rogers, Unheard of
For previous years, please visit the Local History & Archives Department at the 3rd floor of the Central Library.
