Mount Hope Branch - Photocopy and Scanning Unavailable
Photocopying and scanning are currently not available at Mount Hope Branch. Printing is available. Estimated time of disruption is unknown. Thank you for your patience.
Printing Unavailable- Concession branch
Printing is not available at the Concession Branch today, Tuesday March 11. Estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. 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.
Maintenance Schedule for the Library Catalogue
The library catalogue and many of our digital resources have regular maintenance schedules. Your account may be unavailable at these times.
The library catalogue is scheduled for maintenance on Thursday mornings from 1:00 am to 2:00 am. You may look up items in the catalogue but you will not be able to place holds or access your account during these times.
Some digital resources such as Overdrive (eBooks), Hoopla (music), Telemessaging (905-546-DIAL) and SmartPay have regular maintenance on Thursday mornings from 1:00 am to 2:00 am. You will not be able to access these resources during the maintenance window.