Construction work at Barton Branch

The entrance to the Barton Branch parking lot off of Milton St. is currently inaccessible due to construction. The parking lot can still be accessed via the alley off Fullerton St. during this time.

Published:

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 9:15am

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.

Published:

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am

Bookmobile Service Modification

Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Bookmobile Service June Modifications

Friday, June 19:

Six Nations Public Library - Cancelled
Maplewood- Cancelled

Wednesday, June 24:

Swansea - Cancelled
Helen Detwiler - Cancelled
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - Cancelled

Saturday, June 27:

Stoney Creek Arena - Cancelled
Riverdale - Cancelled
Discovery Centre - 3-4pm instead

Tuesday, June 30:

Greencedar - Cancelled
Mountview - Cancelled

Published:

Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm

Newcomer Learning Centre Lesson Report

This form is to be completed by Tutors, as part of the Newcomer Learning Centre program. Reports are due by the last day of each month.

Fill in and download the Tutor Request Form*
*Bring form to Newcomer Learning Centre to complete the process.

For more information, call (905) 546-3200 x3204 or email volunteer@hpl.ca.

Month and Year *

i.e. April 2015

Learner Name *

First and last name

Tutor Name *

First and last name

Tutor Email Address

If you would like a digital copy of this report please fill in your email address.

Learner Benchmarks

Listening

Speaking

Reading

Writing

Attendance

Total Number of Sessions

Total Number of Hours

Number of Cancelled Sessions

By Tutor

By Learner

What topics did you discuss in your sessions? Please give specific examples.

For example: enrolling children in school, child care, moving to a new home, Canadian social issues, healthy living, job search, travel plans, shopping, a book you are reading, etc

_{Personal information contained on this form is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990. MFIPPA\Regulations 29. The information collected will be used in the process of the library’s business. Questions regarding the collection and use of personal information can be directed to: Chief Librarian, Hamilton Public Library, P.O. Box 2700, Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4.}

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