Cold Weather Alert

The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton is issuing a Cold Weather Alert effective this today, February 20, 2025. A Cold Weather Alert is issued when current or anticipated weather conditions are at or below minus 15 degrees Celsius or minus 20 with wind chill.

This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.

Publish Date:

Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 2:45pm

Notices

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Red Hill Branch – Taxes Now Listed Separately on Items and Services

Red Hill Branch is testing a pricing update where applicable taxes are now added and displayed separately on sale items, including HPL Shop and Makerspace items and services. Member receipts show the tax charged for each item. Black-and-white and color copying/printing remain tax-included.

This change will take effect at all branches starting February 25.

Affected Branch:

Red Hill Branch

Publish Date:

Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 9:00am

Central and Turner Park Branch - Large Format Printer Unavailable

The large format printer in the Makerspace is currently unavailable. Please utilize our other Makerspace locations if needed. We will advise once it is restored to service.

Affected Branch:

Nearest Branches:

Publish Date:

Friday, February 14, 2025 - 2:00pm

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, February 11, 2025 - 10:30am

Links to Learning

Tap in to these online educational activities for all ages, at home. You do not need a library card to access the links below, but you're welcome to register for a library card to access other resources.

 Group of people All Ages:

TVO Mathify

1:1 Live tutoring
Access TVO Mathify
TVO Mpower

Games based on the Ontario curriculum
Access TVO Mpower

 Star Elementary:

Play & Learn

Expert reviewed activities for ages 2-6
Access Play and Learn
Khan Academy Kids

An educational app focused on core subjects, for learners ages 2-7.
Access Khan Academy Kids

 Graduation Cap Secondary:

TeenBookCloud

Graphic novels, classic literature, National Geographic videos, educator resources and audiobooks.
Access TeenBookCloud
TVO Mathify

1:1 Live tutoring
Access TVO Mathify
TVO Mpower

Games based on the Ontario curriculum
Access TVO Mpower
#ForYou: A Game About Algorithms

#ForYou is a card-based pattern-matching game that helps youth aged 13 to 18 understand the role that algorithms play in their online and offline lives, and the value of their personal information to companies that use those algorithms. The game is designed to be delivered either in school or in community spaces such as homework or coding clubs.
Access #ForYou: A Game About Algorithms

 institution Teachers

Classroom Materials from Veterans Canada

Resources, lesson plans, and activities for the classroom from Veteran Affairs Canada.
Access Classroom Materials from Veterans Canada
Events and Activities for Treaties Recognition Week

Check out these virtual events to help students and residents of Ontario learn more about treaty rights and relationships and create a greater understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.