City-Wide Outage, Library Service Impacted

The City of Hamilton's cybersecurity-related outage that began on Sunday February 25, continues to Friday July 19. This outage affects Library services and some programs.

As of July 18, Libby/Overdrive Holds can now be placed. HPL Members also have access to partner libraries' (Burlington, London, Kingston, Mississauga and Ottawa) digital collections once again. Call or visit your local branch to review your Holds list and let our Staff know which titles to keep.

Public Wi-Fi is available at most branches except the Ancaster Branch.
Website log-in, self-check kiosks, sorters, public computers, and scanning are not available.
Some Makerspace services are available at select locations.
USB printing is now available on the 2nd Floor of Central Library and at the Ancaster, Barton, Red Hill, Terryberry, Kenilworth, Dundas, Westdale, Valley Park, Saltfleet, Stoneycreek and Turner Park branches.
Extended Access is cancelled at this time.

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

Publish Date:

Monday, July 8, 2024 - 8:00am

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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:

Monday, July 15, 2024 - 5:00pm

Media Releases

Inaugural Graduation for Google IT Support Professional Certificate

HAMILTON, ON – January 13, 2020 – Please join us at Central Library to celebrate the achievements of 41 students who are the first to finish Google’s IT Support Professional Certificate.

Hamilton Reads 2020 Finale a ‘Novel’ Look at Pandemic Life

HAMILTON, ON – Nov 20, 2020 – When Waubgeshig Rice’s dystopian novel, Moon of the Crusted Snow, launched in April as Hamilton Public Library’s 2020 Hamilton Reads title, life as we knew it changed drastically.

HPL Surpasses One Million eBook and eAudiobook Checkouts

Hamilton Public Library Surpasses One Million eBook and eAudiobook Checkouts in 2020. Becomes a top public library system worldwide in total digital circulation

HPL and NTRL Provide Youth Mentorship and Creative Space

HAMILTON, ON – Oct 8, 2020 – Hamilton Public Library, in partnership with NTRL, a Hamilton-based youth incubator, is combining resources to help youth develop their creative talents.

Hamilton Public Library reopens its 22 branches

HAMILTON, ON – July 29, 2020 – Beginning July 30, HPL branches are open for browsing, holds pickup, computer access and use of printers, scanner, fax and Central Makerspace equipment. New branch hours are Tuesday-Thursday 11AM-7PM and Friday- Saturday 11AM-5PM. (Turner Park opens for browsing and computer use August 4, 2020.)

Welcome Back: HPL Announces Fresh Start for Everyone

HAMILTON, ON – July 14, 2020 – Hamilton Public Library (HPL) is welcoming all Hamiltonians back by waiving all fines and fees March 15, 2020-December 31, 2021 and permanently eliminating fines and fees on materials for children and teens.

More Hamilton Public Library Branches Opening for Takeout

HAMILTON, ON – July 3, 2020 – HPL is opening six more branches for Takeout service: Ancaster, Kenilworth, Sherwood, Saltfleet, Turner Park and Waterdown.

HPL Seeking Contributions to Hamilton COVID-19 Archive

HAMILTON, ON – June 19, 2020 – Hamilton Public Library’s Local History & Archives is creating a community archive to document our experiences during the pandemic.

Library Begins Phase One of Re-opening Plan

HAMILTON, ON – June 11, 2020 – To keep Hamilton reading, listening and watching, while taking precautionary public health measures, Hamilton Public Library (HPL) is offering take-out (curbside) service of on-hold books, music and movies, starting June 23, 2020.

Central Library’s 4th Floor - a 3D Face Mask Factory

HAMILTON, ON – May 1, 2020 – Six community-minded organizations are making much-needed protective face shields for local health workers.

City-Wide Outage, Library Service Impacted

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