Freelton Branch - Heating Issues

The heat is not working properly at the Freelton Branch. We aim to have it fixed quickly. In the meantime, please visit the nearby branches, Carlisle and Dundas. Thank you for your patience.

Affected Branch(es):

Freelton Branch

Nearest Branches:

Carlisle Branch

Dundas Branch

Publish Date:

Monday, January 13, 2025 - 1:00pm

Notices

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Terryberry Accessible Washroom on the 1st Floor - Out of Order

The accessible washroom on the 1st floor of Terryberry library is unavailable.

Affected Branch:

Terryberry Branch

Nearest Branches:

Concession Branch

Turner Park Branch

Publish Date:

Friday, January 17, 2025 - 12:30pm

All Branches - HPL Guest WiFi Not Available

IT maintenance is scheduled from 8 am to 10:30 am on Sunday, January 19. This will impact access to HPL's Guest WiFi. Thank you for your patience.

Publish Date:

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - 1:00pm

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 7, 2025 - 5:30pm

Library Services Update

JAWS (Job Access With Speech) computers are not available.
Photocopying and scanning services are available at all branches except at the Westdale Branch. 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:

Sunday, January 5, 2025 - 8:00am

Local History & Archives on Flickr

Hamilton at night from the top of the James St. Incline Railway. [193-?]

The Local History & Archives Flickr page is used to showcase photographs digitized from the Local History & Archives collection.

Local History & Archives is a participating member of the Flickr Commons, a project whose key goal is to “share hidden treasures from the world’s photography archives.” All images featured on this account have no copyright restrictions and are free for users to download and use. They are selected and uploaded by Local History staff from the collection on an ongoing basis.

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