Barton- Printing not available
Please be advised Printing is currently not available at Barton. We apologize for any inconvience this may cause.
Turner Park Branch - Fire Drill
On Wednesday, September 4, the Turner Park Branch will be closed from noon-1 pm for a joint fire drill with the Les Chater Family YMCA.
Thank you in advance for your patience.
Study Halls Return September 3
Study Hall service returns Tuesday, September 3 at the Central Library and the Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park, and Waterdown branches. Please visit www.hpl.ca/study-halls for full details.
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.
Health and Wellness
SAD Light Therapy
Social Workers
Central Library has two social workers on site. Kianosh's office is on the 1st Floor, near the Information Desk. They connect people with health and social services and answer questions about community resources. Kianosh can also visit other HPL branches upon request.
Kianosh's Schedule:
Monday 1pm-3pm
Tuesday 1pm-3pm
Wednesday 9am-11:30am
Friday 9am-11:30am
Need more info? Call 905.546.3200, chat at hpl.ca, or email ASKHPL@hpl.ca.
Redbook
Search for community information on HPL’s resource data base, Red Book.
Health and Wellness Programs
HPL offers many in-person and virtual health and wellness programs as well as online read, watch, listen resources at hpl.ca/health-and-wellness.