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.
Victoria Day Closure
All HPL branches are closed on Sunday, May 19, and Victoria Day, Monday, May 20. Bookmobile, Extended Access, and Study Hall services are unavailable. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, May 21.
Ancestry Library Edition
Hamilton Public Library subscribes to the Library Edition of the popular genealogical search engine Ancestry.com. Ancestry is a resource for performing genealogical research, and contains Canadian, American, and British records, among many others. It can only be accessed from our branches' public computer stations, or your own device when used in an HPL branch.