Central Library: Main Elevator Out of Order
One of the main elevators at Central Library is currently out of order. Estimated time of disruption is unknown. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Library Services Update
HPL is recovering from the City of Hamilton's cybersecurity-related incident, which began Sunday February 25 and continues today. Learn more.
- Public computers are available at all branches. JAWS (Job Access With Speech) computers are not available.
- Printing is available at all branches.
- Photocopying and scanning is available at all branches except at Westdale & Concession.
- Public Wi-Fi is available at all branches.
- Makerspace services are available at select locations.
Contact Library Staff at 289-779-7588, hpl.ca or askus@hpl.ca. Check hpl.ca/events for programs and hpl.ca/hours for open hours.
Bookmark Contest
To celebrate Family Literacy Day, January 27, 2025, Hamilton Public Library is running a Bookmark Contest.
Design a bookmark illustrating where in the world your Library takes you as you read, watch and listen to all the great items you borrow from HPL. Open to Hamilton residents only.
Three winners are selected from each age category: Birth-age 6, 7-12, 13-18. Each of the nine (9) winning bookmarks will be available one per month at all Hamilton Public Library branches and spotlighted on social media and hpl.ca beginning September 2025.
Be sure to join us for Snuggle Up and Read storytimes and Family Literacy Day author visits. While you're at the branch, grab a bookmark contest form. Submit your entry at any Hamilton Public Library Branch or Bookmobile.
Submission period opens January 27, 2025 and ends March 15, 2025.
Winners will be notified by telephone or email in Spring 2025.
