Barton- Printing not available
Please be advised Printing is currently not available at Barton. We apologize for any inconvience this may cause.
Turner Park Branch - Fire Drill
On Wednesday, September 4, the Turner Park Branch will be closed from noon-1 pm for a joint fire drill with the Les Chater Family YMCA.
Thank you in advance for your patience.
Study Halls Return September 3
Study Hall service returns Tuesday, September 3 at the Central Library and the Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park, and Waterdown branches. Please visit www.hpl.ca/study-halls for full details.
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.
Canadian Libraries Looking to Follow Hamilton’s Lead Rural Branch Use Up 19% in Five Months
HAMILTON, ON – October 4, 2018 – Library representatives from across Canada are converging at Hamilton Public Library (HPL) on Thursday October 4 for a first-hand look at how HPL is leading the way to improve access to our rural libraries.
What: Hamilton Public Library reveals its two state-of-the-art libraries, Freelton and Lynden, to Canadian library representatives
When: Thursday October 4, 8am-4pm
Where: Central Library – Hamilton Room 55 York Blvd., Hamilton
“In the past, to manage resources, we’ve had to offer very limited hours in our rural library branches. Freelton, like many of the rural branches, was only open 17 hours a week,” says Paul Takala, Chief Librarian and CEO. “We’ve given the branch’s keys back to the community. Freelton is now open 60 hours a week; some of those hours we have staff present; other hours we offer remote support. We look forward to delivering more hours to all of our rural branches.”
BACKGROUND:
Hamilton Public Library’s Freelton branch was the first in Canada to automate its rural branch, granting customers access to the building when staff are not on duty. Using Bibliotheca’s Open+ technology increased the branch’s hours from 17 to 60 hours per week and the community has responded well, with 19 per cent more visits over the first five months since it was introduced in Spring 2017.
For more information about Open+ open this link: https://www.bibliotheca.com/hamilton-public-library-ca-open/
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Media Contact
Shelley McKay
Communications Manager
Hamilton Public Library
w. 905.546.3200 x5934
smckay@hpl.ca