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

Sherwood Makerspace Unavailable

Due to ongoing construction on the second floor, the Sherwood Makerspace is temporarily unavailable. We anticipate reopening in late June. The nearest Makerspace location is Concession Branch.

Published:

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - 11:00am

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

Published:

Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm

Sherwood Branch: Renovations

As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd Floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st Floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.

Published:

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm

Management

Library Switchboard: 289-779-7588

Phone extensions are not available, please check back for updates. Thank you for your patience.

Senior Leadership Team

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(Photos Left to Right: Paul Takala, Callie Blackburn, Lisa DuPelle, Simona Dinu, Cindy Poggiaroni, Dijia Qin, Chad Roglich, Pam Byrne, Erika Pavkovic)

Paul Takala, CEO and Chief Librarian, hplceo@hpl.ca

Callie Blackburn, Administrative Assistant to the CEO, hplceo@hpl.ca

Lisa DuPelle, Director, Human Resources and Information Services, ldupelle@hpl.ca

Pam Byrne, Director, Finance pbyrne@hpl.ca

Simona Dinu, Director, Service Excellence and Communications - Branches, sdinu@hpl.ca

Cindy Poggiaroni, Director, Collections and Program Development, cpoggiar@hpl.ca

Dijia Qin, Director, Digital Technology and Creation, dqin@hpl.ca

Chad Roglich, Director, Facilities and Sustainability, croglich@hpl.ca

Erika Pavkovic, Manager, Senior Leadership Support Administration, epavkovi@hpl.ca