Carlisle Branch - Accessible Washroom Unavailable
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is temporarily unavailable. We are working to remedy this issue and apologize for the inconvenience.
Carlisle Branch - Extended Access
On Wednesday, October 9, Extended Access will not be available from 9 am-3 pm due to maintenance. Thank you for your patience.
Central Library and Stoney Creek Branch - Delayed Openings
Due to Staff training, Central Library opens at 10 am on Tuesday October 1.
Nearby are Barton or Locke branches, which both open at 9am.
Also due to Staff training, Stoney Creek Branch opens at 10am on Monday October 7.
Nearby are Saltfleet and Red Hill branches, which both open at 9am.
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.
Hamilton Reads 2021 - Activities
Are you ready to read? Join the Hamilton Reads 2021 Reading Challenge, and other at-home activities, as we explore themes in Blaze Island.
Start a Blaze Island book club. We have discussion questions to guide the chat. Join a HPL Blaze Island book club
Take part in a fun, free and interactive adventure with Geocaching at HPL.
Listen to the Prologue and Chapters 1-21 of Blaze Island. Dial 905-546-3200 and press 4.
Then, to hear: The Prologue, press 26; Chapter 1, press 27; Chapter 2, press 28; Chapter 3, press 29; Chapter 4, press 30; Chapter 5, press 31; Chapter 6, press 32; Chapter 7, press 33; Chapter 8, press 34; Chapter 9, press 35; Chapter 10, press 36; Chapter 11, press 37; Chapter 12, press 38; Chapter 13, press 39; Chapter 14, press 40; Chapter 15, press 41; Chapter 16, press 42; Chapter 17, press 43; Chapter 18, press 44; Chapter 19, press 45; Chapter 20, press 46; Chapter 21/Epilogue, press 47.
Join the Hamilton Reads 2021 Reading Challenge
Pick up an entry card at a branch, download or fill out the online form. Complete one line and get a limited edition Blaze Island magnet.
The deadline to enter the grand prizeis extended to November 14.
(Magnets can be mailed to you, if preferred. Please include mailing address.)