Turner Park Library - JAWS Accessible Computer
The JAWS computer at the Turner Park Library is currently out of order. Estimated time of disruption is unknown. Thank you for your patience.
Central Library - Drop Return Out of Order
The automated return slot is out of order from June 2-8 due to maintenance. Please return your library materials to the 1st Floor or Jackson Square Lobby dropboxes or the York Boulevard exterior drop. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Turner Park Library JAWS Accessible Computer - Printing Unavailable
JAWS Accessible Computer at the Turner Park Branch is temporarily unable to print.
The estimated time of disruption is unknown.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Stoney Creek Branch - Delayed Opening
Due to Staff training, the Stoney Creek Branch will have a delayed opening of 10am on Friday, June 9. You may visit the Saltfleet Branch as the next nearest location for your library needs.
Previous Updates
Chief Librarian Update: May 15, 2020
Hamilton, thank you for your overwhelming support. Your questions and comments are evidence of everyone’s desire to move toward phased reopening.
You may have heard that the May 14 Government of Ontario announcement included libraries’ opening for holds pick-up effective May 19. It also stated that businesses should only open when they are ready.
While it is positive news that we will be able to offer limited service, we need to ensure that we have a plan in place. I am in contact with the Library Board and the City of Hamilton Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). They agree, we will not be open for holds pick-up this month (May). We will provide an update soon about when we will be able to safely do this.
I have heard from a number of other libraries in the GTHA and they are working towards offering this in June. We will work toward June, but we need to ensure we have plans in place first. We need to address necessary health and safety precautions. We will align our stages with the City of Hamilton’s plan and the needs of the community. We continue to serve members virtually by phone, email, chat and online programming, and support Public Health’s response to the pandemic.
We all look forward to safely welcoming Hamiltonians back to the Library. We will keep everyone updated as plans evolve.
Paul Takala,
Chief Librarian/CEO Hamilton Public Library
