There is nothing to display at this time

Lynden Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at the Lynden branch is out of order. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Affected Branch:

Lynden Branch

Nearest Branches:

Ancaster Branch

Greensville Branch

Publish Date:

Thursday, January 30, 2025 - 5:00pm

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.

Affected Branch:

Locke Branch

Publish Date:

Thursday, January 30, 2025 - 8:00am

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, January 28, 2025 - 10:30am

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.

Frequently Asked Questions | HPL

Publish Date:

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 - 8:00am

Bookmark Contest

To celebrate Family Literacy Day, January 27, 2025, Hamilton Public Library is running a Bookmark Contest

Design a bookmark illustrating where in the world your Library takes you as you read, watch and listen to all the great items you borrow from HPL. Open to Hamilton residents only.

Three winners are selected from each age category: Birth-age 6, 7-12, 13-18. Each of the nine (9) winning bookmarks will be available one per month at all Hamilton Public Library branches and spotlighted on social media and hpl.ca beginning September 2025.

Be sure to join us for Snuggle Up and Read storytimes and Family Literacy Day author visits. While you're at the branch, grab a bookmark contest form. Submit your entry at any Hamilton Public Library Branch or Bookmobile.

Submission period opens January 27, 2025 and ends March 15, 2025.

Winners will be notified by telephone or email in Spring 2025.

First Name *

Last Name *

Age

Age *

Birth - 6

7-12

13 -18

Parent/Guardian Name * If you are 15 and under, please fill out this field.

Address *

Telephone *

Email Address *

Local Branch *

Upload Submission *

Maximum upload size is 5MB. If using an image on an iPhone to submit your original art, use this converter first and then submit the finished JPG file. Website: https://convertio.co/heic-jpg/

By entering, you consent to sharing your first name, last initial and age category if selected as a finalist. Entrants provide Hamilton Public Library permission to use their entry for promotional purposes.

_{Personal information contained on this form is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990. MFIPPA\Regulations 29. The information collected will be used in the process of the library’s business. Questions regarding the collection and use of personal information can be directed to: Chief Librarian, Hamilton Public Library, P.O. Box 2700, Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4.}

Leave this field blank