Lynden Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at the Lynden branch is out of order. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Locke Branch - Filming in the Area
From January 28 to February 7, filming will take place in the vicinity of the Melrose United Church on Homewood Avenue. This will impact side street parking when visiting our branch location. Thank you for your patience.
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.
Library Services Update
- JAWS (Job Access With Speech) computers are not available.
- Photocopying and scanning services are available at all branches. Print on the Go is currently not available.
Contact Library Staff at 289-779-7588, hpl.ca or askus@hpl.ca. Check hpl.ca/events for programs and hpl.ca/hours for open hours.
Welcome Back: HPL Announces Fresh Start for Everyone
HAMILTON, ON – July 14, 2020 – Hamilton Public Library (HPL) is waiving all fines and fees accumulated from March 15, 2020 to December 31, 2021 and permanently eliminating fines and fees on materials for children and teens.
This ensures library access without fear of fines and supports the community through the pandemic and the recovery period. The Library reopens with a fresh start for all Hamilton residents.
“Hamilton is built on innovation, resilience and compassion. The library is offering everyone in Hamilton – kids, teens and adults – a fresh start by resolving and waiving library fines until December 31, 2021. All youth material fines have been eliminated permanently. HPL is your library. Now, everyone can equally access the library. And those who can, are invited to pay-it-forward to help others,” says Paul Takala, Chief Librarian/CEO, Hamilton Public Library.
HPL is also launching a pay-it-forward donor fund to support kids’ literacy and learning in late summer. The fund increases access to quality learning resources, to better prepare Hamilton’s youth for tomorrow.
HPL’s Board passed this resolution at its June 17, 2020 meeting. The community and financial impacts of these changes over the next 18 months will be reported to the Board in Q4 2021. Learn more about Fines and Fees at hpl.ca.
Library members can check their accounts at hpl.ca. For assistance, call 905.546.3200, email AskHPL@hpl.ca or chat at hpl.ca.
