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Beware of Phishing Attempts

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 visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.

Publish Date:

Tuesday, September 27, 2022 - 9:00am

Turner Park Branch JAWS (Job Access with Speech) computer out of order

There is currently no access to the JAWS computer at Turner Park Branch. We're working to fix it and will post updates on hpl.ca. Thank you for your patience.

Affected Branch:

Turner Park Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Red Hill Branch

Publish Date:

Sunday, September 25, 2022 - 5:15am

News Archive

HPL Reveals the 2022 Hamilton Reads Title

HAMILTON, ON – May 12, 2022 – First Canada issued a resounding well done for author Norma Dunning’s short story collection Tainna: The Unseen Ones. Now it’s Hamilton’s turn to do the same.

The winner of the 2021 Governor General Literary Award for Fiction is this year’s Hamilton Reads choice.

Indigenous Market Launches at Hamilton Public Library

HAMILTON, ON – May 9, 2022 – Regional Indigenous artists and makers are setting up shop at Central Library on dedicated Saturdays starting in May with the launch of the Indigenous Market at HPL.

Browse and buy one-of-a-kind handcrafted items, from jewelry to ceramics, leatherwork and literature every second and third Saturday, May through December. Each market features a new set of creators and by year end will showcase merchandise from more than 30 artists and makers.

Have Library Card Will Travel, with Free Child’s PRESTO Card

HAMILTON, ON – February 18, 2022 – Oh, the places you’ll go with Hamilton Public Library. A free child’s PRESTO card joins the growing list of perks that come with a HPL library card. The card enables children ages 6-12 to ride for free on HSR and Accessible Transportation Services (DARTS). Head to any HPL branch to get a free PRESTO card until supplies last.

Starting Friday, February 18, hop on board by following these three easy steps:

Hamilton Public Library Celebrates Black History Month

HAMILTON, ON – January 28, 2022 – Throughout February, Hamilton Public Library (HPL) honours Black history, culture and the legacy of Black Canadians with a lineup of author talks, concerts, activity sheets, reading lists and more. Full details are at hpl.ca/black-history-month.

HCA Partners with Local Libraries

HAMILTON, ON – January 18, 2022 – Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is excited to announce a new partnership with the Hamilton Public Library, Grimsby Public Library, and Wellington County Library. HCA has provided membership passes to these library systems, giving library patrons the opportunity to visit HCA areas, free.

Send a Postcard to Someone Special

HAMILTON, ON – December 8, 2021 – Send a handwritten message on the back of a picturesque postcard and bring a long-lasting smile to a resident living in a local long-term care home.