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 22. Learn more.

Public computers available at all locations except Central Library's 2nd and 3rd Floors, Carlisle, Concession, and Mount Hope branches.
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 15, 2024 - 8:00am

Notices

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Locke and Saltfleet Branches - Delayed Openings

Due to Staff training, the Locke and Saltfleet Branches have delayed openings of 10 am on Wednesday, October 23. Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for your next nearest locations for your library needs.

Publish Date:

Friday, October 18, 2024 - 12:30pm

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

Grab and Go Bags

Grab and Go at HPL.

If you're looking to change up your reading, watching and listening routine, try our Grab and Go service. Let HPL Staff pick items for you, based on the information you provide below on this form. Staff know the collections inside out. It's a great way to find a new favourite author, musician, film title and more.

We pick, you pick up.

Staff will fill your Grab and Go bag with up to 10 items. When it's ready, Staff will contact you to come and pick it up.

If you are looking for more specific Staff recommendations, try our Which Book Next service.

Name *

Library Card Number *

Email Address *

Phone Number

Preferred Pickup Location *

_{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.}