Cold Weather Alert

The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton is issuing a Cold Weather Alert effective this today, February 20, 2025. A Cold Weather Alert is issued when current or anticipated weather conditions are at or below minus 15 degrees Celsius or minus 20 with wind chill.

This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.

Publish Date:

Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 2:45pm

Notices

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Red Hill Branch – Taxes Now Listed Separately on Items and Services

Red Hill Branch is testing a pricing update where applicable taxes are now added and displayed separately on sale items, including HPL Shop and Makerspace items and services. Member receipts show the tax charged for each item. Black-and-white and color copying/printing remain tax-included.

This change will take effect at all branches starting February 25.

Affected Branch:

Red Hill Branch

Publish Date:

Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 9:00am

Central and Turner Park Branch - Large Format Printer Unavailable

The large format printer in the Makerspace is currently unavailable. Please utilize our other Makerspace locations if needed. We will advise once it is restored to service.

Affected Branch:

Nearest Branches:

Publish Date:

Friday, February 14, 2025 - 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.

Publish Date:

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - 10:30am

Call for Judges: Power of the Pen

The 30th Annual Power of the Pen is Hamilton Public Library's long-standing competition for teens. Teens ages 12-18 from Hamilton and surrounding areas can submit poems and short stories (in English, French or both) to receive feedback from writing professionals. First and second-place entries qualify for the Hamilton Association for the Advancement of Literature, Science and Art's (HAALSA) Maitland Banting Silver Quill Award or Poetry Award.

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 2024 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.