Library Services Update
HPL is recovering from the City of Hamilton's cybersecurity-related incident, which began Sunday February 25 and continues today. Learn more.
- Public computers are available at all branches. JAWS (Job Access With Speech) computers are not available.
- Printing is available at all branches.
- Photocopying and scanning is available at all branches except at Westdale and Concession.
- Public Wi-Fi is available at all branches.
- Makerspace services are available at select locations.
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.
Poems from Home
Search your next poetic read for adults and children with our HPL collection recommendations.
Hamilton is rife with talented poets. Here's proof.
Watch and listen to original works read by the authors. Check often as new videos are posted regularly.
Also, head to HPL's YouTube playlist to watch and listen to all of the poets who added their voices to our Poems from Home collection.
HPL encourages creative souls to contribute in many other ways. Consider entering our annual Short Works Prize or our Power of the Pen contest.