Central Library: Main Elevator Out of Order
One of the main elevators at Central Library is currently out of order. Estimated time of disruption is unknown. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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 & 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.
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.