City-Wide Outage, Library Service Impacted

HPL is recovering from the City of Hamilton's cybersecurity-related outage, which began Sunday February 25 and continues today, Tuesday October 29. Learn more.

Public computers are available at all locations except Central Library's 2nd and 3rd Floors.
Printing is available at all branches. Photocopying is available at all branches except for the Terryberry, Concession, and Dundas branches. Scanning is not yet available.
Website log-in is available, access is restored to the catalogue, the HPL App is online, online eResources are available and Holds can be placed.
Public Wi-Fi is available at most branches except the Ancaster Branch.
Automatic check-ins are operating.
Makerspace services are available at select locations.

Contact Library Staff: call 289-779-7588, chat at hpl.ca, and email askus@hpl.ca. Branches are open. Check hpl.ca/events for program updates. Thank you for your patience.

Frequently Asked Questions | HPL

Publish Date:

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - 8:00am

Notices

2

Concession Accessible Washroom Unvailable

The accessible washroom at Concession Branch is currently out of order. We are working with facilities staff to restore access. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Affected Branch:

Concession Branch

Nearest Branches:

Sherwood Branch

Terryberry Branch

Publish Date:

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - 6:30pm

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:

Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 10:00am

Gallery HPL Call for Entry

Hamilton Public Library invites Hamilton and area artists to submit samples of their work for consideration. We exhibit two-dimensional works including paintings, drawings, mixed media, prints and photographs, and three-dimensional works including ceramics. Artists at all stages of their career will be considered.

Name *

Phone Number *

Email *

Select Gallery

Select Gallery *

Central Gallery

Annex Gallery

Gallery York

Gallery Dundas

Exhibit Title *

Project Description *

In 250 words or less

Online Portfolio Link

Artist Biography *

Resume

Upload your resume

Images

You can attach more than 1 file by compressing them. Learn how to zip and unzip files.

Digital Images *

*10 MB only (gif. jpg. png. or zip), image should at least be 800 px wide at 72 dpi

Displays and Exhibits Policy.

I have read the Displays and Exhibits Policy

I have read the Displays and Exhibits Policy *

Yes

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