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Network Maintenance - This Weekend

On Saturday, February 22, from 11 pm to 5 am on Sunday, February 23, City IT will perform network maintenance. Online resources (with the exception of Hoopla) will not be available. Thank you for your understanding.

Publish Date:

Friday, February 21, 2025 - 2:00pm

Red Hill Branch – Taxes Now Listed Separately on Items and Services

Red Hill Branch is testing a pricing update where applicable taxes are now added and displayed separately on sale items, including HPL Shop and Makerspace items and services. Member receipts show the tax charged for each item. Black-and-white and color copying/printing remain tax-included.

This change will take effect at all branches starting February 25.

Affected Branch:

Red Hill Branch

Publish Date:

Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 9:00am

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, February 11, 2025 - 10:30am

Which Book Next

If you’re looking for a few suggestions on what to read, listen to or watch next, HPL’s team of experts would love to help.

Fill out the form below and we’ll email you recommendations from our catalogue.

Then, you can put the titles on hold using your library card. If you don’t have a card yet, register online.

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HPL Junior Librarian in eResidence

Looking for school age reader recommendations?

HPL’s first Junior Librarian-in-eResidence, Ainara has hand-picked a large selection of print and digital materials.

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HPL Junior Librarian in eResidence

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