Waterdown Branch - Makerspace Temporary Closure
The Makerspace at the Waterdown Branch is closed on Monday, December 4 due to a renovation. It is expected to reopen on Tuesday, December 5. We apologize for any inconvenience.
www.hpl.ca/makerspaces
HPL Catalogue Outage Sunday
While we do maintenance on HPL's catalogue Sunday December 3, 2023, 5-10am (EST), Members may experience temporary outages. Thank you for your patience.
Central Library - Study Hall
Study Hall at Central Library is paused for the next 4-6 weeks, due to overnight construction. Thank you for your patience.
Phishing Scam
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.
French Collection - En Francais
Visit one of our branches with a French language collection!
French materials are available at:
- Central Library
- Dundas Branch
- Kenilworth Branch
- Locke Branch
- Red Hill Branch
- Saltfleet Branch
- Sherwood Branch
- Terryberry Branch
- Turner Park Branch
- Westdale Branch
You can also search the library's catalogue and request titles to pick up at your local branch. The French collection includes board books, picture books, novels, DVDs and lots of great non-fiction with new books arriving every month!
Check out the new French Books this month.
Tips for finding other French materials in the catalogue:
Search for your subject (e.g. cats) and then select French using the Language Options on the left-hand side. Limit it to children's materials by using the Audience Option to select Children.