City-Wide Outage, Library Service Impacted

HPL is recovering from the City of Hamilton's cybersecurity-related outage, which began Sunday February 25 and continues today, Friday October 4. Learn more.

Access is restored to the catalogue
The HPL App is back online
Online eResources are available
Libby/OverDrive Holds can now be placed
Access partner libraries' (Burlington, London, Kingston, Mississauga and Ottawa) digital collections
Public Wi-Fi is available at most branches except the Ancaster Branch
Some Makerspace services are available at select locations
Automatic check-ins are operating
Website log-in is available
Printing is available at Ancaster, Barton, Central, Concession, Dundas, Locke, Kenilworth, Mount Hope, Parkdale, Saltfeet, Sherwood, Stoney Creek, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park, Waterdown, and Westdale branches.
Photocopying is available at all branches except for Central Library and the Terryberry, Concession, and Dundas branches. Scanning is not yet available.
Computers are available at Central Library and the Sherwood Branch.

Staff are available by phone at 289-779-7588, chat at hpl.ca, and email at askus@hpl.ca. Branches are open. Check hpl.ca/events for program updates. Thank you for your patience.

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Publish Date:

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 8:00am

Notices

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Terryberry Branch - Parking Lot Access

Due to construction, east exit lanes of the parking lot are not available until October 23. Entry and exit are only through the Mohawk Road side at this time. Thank you for your patience.

Affected Branch:

Terryberry Branch

Publish Date:

Thursday, October 3, 2024 - 9:00am

Central Library - Maintenance

From 10pm on Sunday, October 6 until 6am on Monday, October 7, there is a planned power outage at Central Library. Services are expected to resume for the 8am opening. Stay tuned to our website for updates.

Affected Branch:

Central Library

Publish Date:

Thursday, October 3, 2024 - 8:30am

Stoney Creek Branch - Delayed Openings

Due to Staff training, Stoney Creek Branch has a delayed opening of 10 am on Monday, October 7.

You may visit the Saltfleet and Red Hill branches, which both open at 9 am.

www.hpl.ca/hours

Affected Branch:

Stoney Creek Branch

Publish Date:

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 8:30am

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:

Monday, September 23, 2024 - 11:00am

Knit for a Cause

Secondary School students knit items, which are donated to people in need, in our community. Knitting instructions and supplies are provided. Beginners welcome.

Volunteer Qualifications

14-18 years of age (in high school)
Good listening skills
Patience
Interested in and committed to learning a new skill
Work well in a group setting

Volunteer Responsibilities

Follow instructions and advice as given
Perform the task to the best of your ability
Practice communication skills
Sign in at each session
Return materials/projects to bin at the end of each session

Volunteer Benefits

Earn volunteer hours
Enjoy the benefit of being involved in the community
To help provide warmth to those in need

Program Locations

Saltfleet Branch - Thursdays 3-4pm
Kenilworth Branch – Thursdays 3-5pm
Dundas Branch - Wednesdays 3-4pm
Barton Branch - Tuesdays 3-5pm

Apply online.

Contact:

The Volunteer Coordinator can be contacted at (905) 546-3200 x3620 or volunteer@hpl.ca

Audience:

Teens - Ages 14-18