City-Wide Outage, Library Service Impacted

The City of Hamilton's cybersecurity-related outage that began Sun Feb 25 continues today, Wed April 24. This outage affects Library services and some programs. Public Wi-Fi is available at most branches with the exception of the Ancaster Branch.

Website log in, self-check kiosks, sorters, public computers, printing, scanning, and Makerspaces are not available. Extended Access is cancelled. We are working with the City to restore these services and stay tuned to continual updates. Thank you for your patience.

Library Services Available

Staff are available by phone: 289-779-7588, chat, and email. Branches are open. Study Halls are available. Check the event listings for program updates. The Catalogue is available to browse, but you cannot log in or place holds at this time. Thank you for your patience.

Publish Date:

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 9:15am

Notices

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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:

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 9:00am

Dundas and Turner Park Branches - Period Promise Campaign

From April 15 - May 31, you may drop off menstruation products at the Dundas and Turner Park branches which are community collection locations. For more information, please visit www.uwhh.ca/periodpromise.

Publish Date:

Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 12:00pm

PSPMF Session Downloads

Keynote Sessions

Opening Keynote

Brian Detlor
Professor and Area Chair, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University
Slides: Managing innovative projects and partnerships: Research and best practice
Video: Managing innovative projects and parnerships: Research and best practice

Lunch Keynote

Joel Hilchey
Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur and Educator, McMaster University Faculty of Engineering
Session: Imagine a Better Way
Video: Imagine a Better Way

Closing Keynote

Paul Takala
CEO Hamilton Public Library
Slides: Building a Culture of Innovation to solve Community Challenges
Video: Building a Culture of Innovation to solve Community Challenges

Hamilton Room Sessions

8:45AM
Opening Remarks

9:50-10:30AM
Assad Hoosein - Hamilton Public Library
Slides: Pioneering Through Project Management
Video: Pioneering Through Project Managment

10:45-11:25AM
John Alley - Colliers Project Leaders
Slides: Lessons from the Dark Side
Video: Lessons from the Dark Side

1:35-2:15PM
Drew Hauser - McCallum Sather
Slides: Rethinking Municipal Building Design for a Sustainable Future
Video: Rethinking Municipal Building Design for a Sustainable Future

2:30-3:10PM
Joel Hilchey
Session: Brainsprouting: Eliminate Judgement, Overcome Group-think & Boost Your Team's Creativity
Video: Brainsprouting: Eliminate Judgement, Overcome Group-think & Boost Your Team's Creativity

3:50-4PM
Closing Remarks

Circuit 4.0 Sessions

9:50-10:30AM
Karen Sedore - William Osler Health System
Slides: The Evolution of Change Management - Embracing Innovation
Video: The Evolution of Change Management - Embracing Innovation

10:45-11:25AM
John Ariyo - City of Hamilton
Slides: Public Engagement Complexity Matrix - Interactive Workshop
Video: Public Engagement Complexity Matrix - Interactive Workshop

1:15-1:30PM
Lightning Talks Slides:

Lightning Talks Video

2:30-3:10PM
Karyn Stock-MacDonald / Samer El Barakeh - City of Mississauga
Slides: How to infuse innovative brainstorming in your project
Video: How to infuse innovative brainstorming in your project