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Central Library Notice
On April 13, 2021 HPL was notified that a person working at Central Library tested positive for COVID-19. They were last on site on April 8.
The person was wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and maintained physical distancing. Central has been cleaned thoroughly multiple times since April 8.
Please contact Public Health or your healthcare professional if you experience symptoms. We wish them a quick and full recovery. Please continue to monitor yourself for symptoms and stay home when sick.
HPL will issue updates as directed by Hamilton Public Health.
Affected Branch:
Publish Date:
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 - 12:15pm
HPL Catalogue New Look
A new look is coming to HPL's catalogue on Tuesday April 20. Explore and enjoy larger book cover images, simpler tools, easier navigation and other design improvements.
Publish Date:
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 - 12:00pm
Computers & WiFi
Public Computers
Please check the COVID Updates page for up to date information on available services.
Public computers are available at all branches (except Locke). Members using the library computers must abide by the Technology Use Policy for Library Customers. Members get 110 minutes of computer time per day at all branches. If you need more time, ask staff. However, this can only be done if there’s no one else waiting for a computer. This is to ensure all HPL Members have equal access to a computer.
All computers automatically shut down 30 minutes before the branch closes.
All computers are equipped with USB ports (to use with USB drives), have Internet access and many branches offer additional software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Accessibility options (magnification, text narration, on-screen keyboard) are available on all public computers. There is an accessible keyboard and trackball mouse available for use at each branch. At the Central Library, there is a dedicated accessibility computer equipped with JAWS screen reader program.
Printing is available at all locations (except Locke). The first 10 black and white pages printed each day are free. Additional printing costs 10-cents/page for black and white and 25-cents per page for colour.
The Library offers online computer classes and individual virtual appointments to help with basic technical issues, downloading eBooks and using our online resources.
Wireless (HPL_Guest)
HPL's wireless network complements computer access and enables members to use online resources and the Internet with their own wireless-enabled equipment.
