Cool Places - Heat Warning

The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning starting Saturday, July 5. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning.

All HPL Branches are open as Cool Places during our open service hours. www.hpl.ca/hours

Branch Hours This Week | HPL

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Friday, July 4, 2025 - 2:00pm

Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order

The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.

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Affected Branch: Terryberry Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

Published:

Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm

Public Computers - Audio Volume

Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm

Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available

The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Affected Branch: Mount Hope Branch

Nearest Branches:

Ancaster Branch

Terryberry Branch

Turner Park Branch

Published:

Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm

Newcomer Learning Centre Request for English Tutoring

The Newcomer Learning Centre’s Tutoring Program provides English Language Learning one-on-one with a volunteer tutor, twice per week. In-person tutoring is conducted at one of our 23 Hamilton Public Library branches. Online tutoring is conducted through video/audio chat. Hybrid tutoring is both in-person and online.

Tutoring Preferrence

Tutoring Preferrence *

In-Person

Online

Requirements

Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Level 3 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
Intermediate computer skills and reliable access to technology (for Online Tutoring)
Newcomer Learning Centre Staff will contact you directly for proof of language benchmarks.
Must be a Permanent Resident or Protected Person to participate.

Listening *

Speaking *

Reading *

Writing *

First Name *

Last Name *

Address *

Apt/Unit Number

City *

Postal Code *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Country of Birth *

Language(s) *

This program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

_{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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