The Large Format Printer is not working at Dundas Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
Please note the Bookmobile will be attending the following community events.
Saturday, November 15:
- Hamilton Santa Claus Parade, 2-4pm
Saturdays, November 22 and 29:
- Hess Village Winter Market, 10:30am-4:30pm
- Regular Saturday Visits cancelled for both dates.
Saturday, December 6:
- Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade 2-4pm
- Millgrove Visit is cancelled.
Noise and limited parking continue at the Kenilworth Branch this week as renovations wrap up. Thank you for your understanding.
The following locations will open later than scheduled to allow for Staff training drills.
Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm
Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am
Please visit nearby branches. www.hpl.ca/hours
Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
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.
WHAT: Forty-one students offered scholarships for a pilot Google education program, administered by Hamilton Public Library, now have the skills needed to find meaningful employment in the tech sector.
WHO: Hamilton Public Library is one of four public libraries in Canada to receive funding from Google for the two-year pilot program. Of the 50 learners who began the program in April 2019, 41 finished. That’s an 82 per cent completion rate. A second set of learners are about to embark on their learning journey in March.
WHEN: Monday January 13, 2020 6-8pm.
WHERE: Hamilton Public Library - Central Library, 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton Room, Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4 Plan your route with Google Maps
About Google’s IT Support Professional Certificate Program
Google’s IT Support Professional Certificate prepares participants to become ready for an entry-level job in IT support, in about eight months, with no experience required. This certificate is part of Grow with Google, an initiative focused on helping everyone across Canada access the best of Google’s training and tools to grow their skills, careers and business. The Certificate is supported by a $1M Google.org grant that was given to the Toronto Public Library Foundation. The Foundation works with local libraries, including the Hamilton Public Library, offering 100 scholarships in each city. About Hamilton Public Library







