Barton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Barton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Barton Branch - Roof Renovation
From March 12 to April 8, the Barton Branch will undergo roof repairs. There may be limited parking and noise disruptions. Thank you for your patience.
Concession Branch - Photocopying and Scanning Temporarily Not Available
As of Thursday, March 13th photocopying and scanning are temporarily not available at the Concession Branch. The estimated time of disruption is unknown. Thank you for your patience.
Mount Hope Branch - Photocopying, Printing, and Scanning Temporarily Not Available
As of Tuesday, March 11, photocopying, printing, and scanning are temporarily not available at the Mount Hope Branch. The estimated time of disruption is unknown. Thank you for your patience.
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.
Turner Park Branch - Large Format Printer Unavailable
The large format printer at Turner Park is currently unavailable. Please utilize our other Makerspace locations if needed. We will advise once it is restored to service.
Roadwork near Barton Branch
Starting Monday March 17, the City of Hamilton begins roadwork on Wilson Street and Sherman Avenue. The construction will be completed in stages until December 2025. There may be traffic delays if you are planning to visit the Barton Branch.
More Educator Resources
Discover at Home - Activity sheets and easy experiments for ages Kindergarten - Grade 8.
MCYU Kid Zone - McMaster Child and Youth University makes learning fun.
MediaSmarts Teacher Resources - Digital and media literacy lessons and resources for parents and teachers.
Teaching Kids News - Readable, teachable news.
Group of Six Colouring Book - Download a Colouring and Activity book created by young artists from Six Nations called Group of Six.
Wellness Together Canada - Mental health and substance-use support.
Kids Help Phone - Talk to a real person you can trust. Text, chat, phone, messenger available.
HPL Bookmobile Paper Craft - To celebrate Hamilton's Library on wheels, download, print, decorate, fold and glue the HPL Bookmobile Paper Craft.