Monday, April 28 is the National Day of Mourning to remember and honour those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace. All HPL Branches will observe a minute of silence at 11am to honour their memories.
April 28: National Day of Mourning
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
Westdale Branch: Polling Station
Monday, April 28 is Election Day in Canada. Westdale Branch is open 9:30am-9:30pm as a polling station. Please bring one piece of ID to vote. Please note there will be a minute of silence at 11am in honour of the National Day of Mourning.
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Published:
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
City of Hamilton IT Maintenance
Due to City IT maintenance, HPL's catalogue and digital resources will not be available on Sunday, April 27 between midnight and 1am. We apologize for the inconvenience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 9:00am
Extended Access at Freelton Branch Unavailable
Extended Access at Freelton Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
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Published:
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 12:00pm
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Closure, May 5-31
From Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 31, the Ancaster Branch will be temporarily closed due to a roof and HVAC replacement. During this time, service hours will be available at the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The last day to pick up your Holds is Thursday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.
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Published:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 11:00am
Central Library - Microfilm Machine
The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available, but it doesn't print. We aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Published:
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:30pm
Barton Branch - Roof Repair
Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions will continue until April 25. Thank you for your patience.
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Published:
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 3:30pm
Sherwood Branch - Basement Renovation
The first phase of renovations will begin at the Sherwood Branch from April 10 to May 2. During this time, noise disruptions may occur throughout the branch due to a basement renovation. Parking, access to the building, and collections will not be affected. Thank you for your patience. www.hpl.ca/sherwood
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Published:
Monday, April 7, 2025 - 8:30am
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.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am
More to Borrow
More to Borrow on Libby (by OverDrive)
Now borrow up to seven times as many eBooks and eAudiobooks with a Hamilton Public Library card.
HPL, Burlington, Mississauga, Kingston Frontenac, London, Milton (February 26, 2025), and Ottawa public libraries are sharing their eCollections, which means a greater selection of eReads and quicker access to them for Members in each community.
Step-by-step instructions:
Head to OverDrive and at the top right it says Partner Libraries.
- Choose to browse catalogues at Burlington Public Library, Mississauga Library System, Kingston Frontenac Public Library, London Public Library, Milton (February 26, 2025) or Ottawa Public Library.
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When you find your read, click/tap BORROW or PLACE A HOLD. This takes you to a Welcome page.
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Select Hamilton Public Library in the drop-down menu.
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Type in your 14-digit HPL card number and PIN.
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Click Sign In.
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If the title is immediately available, you can choose the length of time you’d like to borrow the eBook or eAudiobook: 7, 14 or 21 days. Then click Borrow.
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If there’s a WAIT LIST for the title, click PLACE HOLD. Type in your email address in the next pop-up screen and click PLACE HOLD.
Note:
- Items borrowed from a partner library are not listed in your Hamilton Public Library Libby (by OverDrive) account. Look in your visitor account at Burlington, Mississauga, Kingston Frontenac, London, Milton (February 26, 2025), or Ottawa public libraries for what’s checked out to you.
- Libby (by OverDrive) app users can add the partner library systems to your account. The app allows you to see holds and checkouts all in one place.
- Each library system gives first priority to its home Members, for digital items on a wait list.
- Member borrowing parameters are set by each partner library.
Borrow Around the Bay
More to borrow
Hamilton Public Library and Burlington Public Library cardholders now have double the borrowing power.
Library Members from each system can borrow books, DVDs/Blu-Ray, CDs, audiobooks, magazines, video games and more at the other system’s branches, as part of the Borrow Around the Bay partnership.
Show your HPL card at any of BPL’s six branches -- or show your BPL card at any of HPL’s 23 branches -- sign up and voila, you can now enjoy membership at both library systems.
