Terryberry Branch Accessible Door - Parking lot- not working

The accessible door at Terryberry Branch, back parking lot is not working . We apologize for the inconvenience.

Published:
Sunday, June 14, 2026 - 2:00pm
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.

Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification

Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Bookmobile Service June Modifications 

Saturday, June 13:               

  • Special Event - All Stops Cancelled

Friday, June 19:                  

  • Six Nations- Cancelled

  • Maplewood- Cancelled

Wednesday, June 24:              

  • Swansea Cancelled

  • Helen Detwiler Cancelled

  • Warplane Museum Cancelled

Saturday, June 27:                

  • Stoney Creek Arena Cancelled

  • Riverdale Cancelled

  • Discovery Centre --> 3-4pm

Tuesday, June 30:              

  • Greencedar Cancelled

  • Mountview Cancelled

Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Home > Contests > Power of the Pen > Power of the Pen Call for Judges

Call for Judges: Power of the Pen

The 32nd Annual Power of the Pen is Hamilton Public Library's long-standing competition for teens.

Volunteer Judges can expect to receive an electronic package of entries in November 2026 and have six weeks to review, provide brief feedback, choose a 1st- and 2nd- place winner and any (optional) Honourable Mentions.

As adults, past winners have used their writing skills to inform, inspire, entertain and persuade in careers as journalists, authors, artists, lawyers, politicians and teachers.  

This year, we have the following Volunteer Judge opportunities available:  

  • Poetry and Short Story categories for ages 12-15: local English teachers and Children and Young Adult authors Canada-wide.  

  • Poetry and Short Story categories for ages 16-18: Children and Young Adult authors Canada-wide and local English teachers.

  • French Poetry and Short Story categories for ages 12-18: Francophone writers and educators Canada-wide. 

Volunteer Judges can expect to receive an electronic package of entries in November 2026 and have six weeks to review, provide brief feedback, choose a 1st- and 2nd- place winner and any (optional) Honourable Mentions.

In recruiting for this Volunteer team, HPL welcomes the unique contributions one brings in: education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. Hamilton Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams.  

Learn more information about the annual writing competition:  

https://teens.hpl.ca/articles/power-pen-creative-writing-contest  

If you have any questions or are interested in a Volunteer Judge role or providing feedback, support, and encouragement to teen writers, please email mnichols@hpl.ca.