Central Library - Fire Training Drill
During the month of May, please be advised that we'll be holding a surprise fire drill. This will take place during our service hours. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
Dundas and Turner Park Branches - Period Promise Campaign
From April 15 - May 31, you may drop off menstruation products at the Dundas and Turner Park branches which are community collection locations. For more information, please visit www.uwhh.ca/periodpromise.
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.
PSPMF Session Downloads
Keynote Sessions
Opening Keynote
Brian Detlor
Professor and Area Chair, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University
Slides: Managing innovative projects and partnerships: Research and best practice
Video: Managing innovative projects and parnerships: Research and best practice
Lunch Keynote
Joel Hilchey
Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur and Educator, McMaster University Faculty of Engineering
Session: Imagine a Better Way
Video: Imagine a Better Way
Closing Keynote
Paul Takala
CEO Hamilton Public Library
Slides: Building a Culture of Innovation to solve Community Challenges
Video: Building a Culture of Innovation to solve Community Challenges
Hamilton Room Sessions
8:45AM
Opening Remarks
9:50-10:30AM
Assad Hoosein - Hamilton Public Library
Slides: Pioneering Through Project Management
Video: Pioneering Through Project Managment
10:45-11:25AM
John Alley - Colliers Project Leaders
Slides: Lessons from the Dark Side
Video: Lessons from the Dark Side
1:35-2:15PM
Drew Hauser - McCallum Sather
Slides: Rethinking Municipal Building Design for a Sustainable Future
Video: Rethinking Municipal Building Design for a Sustainable Future
2:30-3:10PM
Joel Hilchey
Session: Brainsprouting: Eliminate Judgement, Overcome Group-think & Boost Your Team's Creativity
Video: Brainsprouting: Eliminate Judgement, Overcome Group-think & Boost Your Team's Creativity
3:50-4PM
Closing Remarks
Circuit 4.0 Sessions
9:50-10:30AM
Karen Sedore - William Osler Health System
Slides: The Evolution of Change Management - Embracing Innovation
Video: The Evolution of Change Management - Embracing Innovation
10:45-11:25AM
John Ariyo - City of Hamilton
Slides: Public Engagement Complexity Matrix - Interactive Workshop
Video: Public Engagement Complexity Matrix - Interactive Workshop
1:15-1:30PM
Lightning Talks Slides:
2:30-3:10PM
Karyn Stock-MacDonald / Samer El Barakeh - City of Mississauga
Slides: How to infuse innovative brainstorming in your project
Video: How to infuse innovative brainstorming in your project