Limited Parking at Locke Branch

The parking on Locke Street directly in front of the Locke Branch is blocked due fiming around Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave., January 20-24.

Affected Branch(es):

Locke Branch

Publish Date:

Monday, January 20, 2025 - 10:00am

Warming Places - All Branches

The City of Hamilton has issued a Cold Alert. All HPL branches are warming centres during our service hours. More locations are available throughout the city.

www.hamilton.ca/winterresponse

Publish Date:

Sunday, January 19, 2025 - 12:00pm

Accessible Door Not Working - Kenilworth Branch

The accessibility wave sensor is out of order for exiting the Kenilworth branch. Aplogies for the inconvenience.

Affected Branch(es):

Kenilworth Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Red Hill Branch

Publish Date:

Saturday, January 18, 2025 - 10:15am

Bookmobile - Modified Service

Monday, January 20

Riverdale 4:00-5:00 updated to 3:30-4:00
Stinson 5:30-6:30 updated to 4:30-5:30

Tuesday, January 21

Greencedar 4:00-5:00 updated to 3:30-4:15
Mountview 5:30-6:30 updated to 4:30-5:30

Wednesday, January 22

Winona Park 3:00-4:00: Cancelled
Rosedale 5:30-6:30 updated to 4:30-5:30

Affected Branch(es):

Bookmobile

Publish Date:

Saturday, January 18, 2025 - 10:00am

Notices

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HPL Catalogue - Scheduled Maintenance

Due to scheduled maintenance, HPL's Library catalogue will be not available from 8am to 10am on Sunday, January 26, 2025. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Publish Date:

Monday, January 20, 2025 - 1:15pm

Terryberry Accessible Washroom on the 1st Floor - Out of Order

The accessible washroom on the 1st floor of Terryberry library is unavailable.

Affected Branch:

Terryberry Branch

Nearest Branches:

Concession Branch

Turner Park Branch

Publish Date:

Friday, January 17, 2025 - 12:30pm

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, January 7, 2025 - 5:30pm

Teen Tech Tutors

Closeup of hands holding a tablet with books in the background

Volunteers with this program help older adults with computers/tablets in a classroom setting. The program runs over a series of dates at different branches.

Tutor Qualifications

14-18 years of age
Tech savvy and comfortable with computers
Good communication skills
Be reliable, patient and trustworthy
Able to commit to the dates and times listed below
Experienced or interested in working with older adults/seniors

Responsibilities

Attend training sessions
Provide assistance to adults learning new computer skills
Provide positive feedback and encouragement
All volunteers ages eighteen (18) and over must provide a recent Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check

Volunteer Benefits

Earn volunteer hours
Gain tutoring experience
Enjoy the benefit of helping someone learn a new skill

Time Commitment

Approximately 1.5 hours once or twice per month

Volunteer Application

For more information, email volunteer@hpl.ca

Contact:

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

Audience:

Teens - Ages 14-18