Study Halls are taking a summer break after Thursday, June 26. The service will resume in early September.
www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Study Halls are taking a summer break after Thursday, June 26. The service will resume in early September.
www.hpl.ca/study-halls
The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.
To ensure that the Hamilton Public Library recognizes and affirms the dignity of those it serves and works with, regardless of heritage, education, beliefs, race, income, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental abilities.
The Hamilton Public Library is committed to fostering an environment of understanding and respect. As a public library we support everyone’s learning regardless of their backgrounds or personal beliefs.
The Hamilton Public Library is committed to fostering an environment of understanding and respect. As a public library we support everyone’s learning regardless of their backgrounds or personal beliefs. Our belief in the inherent dignity of all individuals is grounded in the United Nation’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Ontario’s Human Rights Code. The Hamilton Public Library Board endorses the Statement on Diversity and Inclusion as set out by the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA).
The Hamilton Public Library recognizes and affirms the dignity of those it serves and works with, regardless of heritage, education, beliefs, race, income, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental abilities. HPL understands that an acceptance of differences can sometimes place individual and collective values in conflict
The Hamilton Public Library believes that respectful dialogue builds understanding and stronger communities. We strive to encourage mutual respect, inclusion and celebrations of differences by embracing cultural humility as a key foundation to our approach. We encourage the community to recognize, respect and embrace each individual’s diversity. We believe that by working together we can move from the acknowledgement of diversity and inclusion to enabling an environment that is supportive, accessible and equitable in its practices for both staff and the public.
The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA-FCAB) believes that a diverse and pluralistic society is central to our country’s identity. Libraries have a responsibility to contribute to a culture that recognizes diversity and fosters social inclusion.
Libraries strive to deliver inclusive service. Canada’s libraries recognize and energetically affirm the dignity of those they serve, regardless of heritage, education, beliefs, race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental capabilities, or income.
Libraries understand that an acceptance of differences can place individual and collective values in conflict. Libraries are committed to tolerance and understanding. Libraries act to ensure that people can enjoy services free from any attempt by others to impose values, customs or beliefs.
June 2024