Accessible Washroom at Redhill not available
The accessible washroom at Redhill is not available. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Holds Processing and Delivery Delays
Holds processing and deliveries to Branches will be delayed for the next week due to Staff capacity.
We are working to move materials as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience.
Phishing Statement
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.
Geocaching at HPL
Take inspiration from our Hamilton Reads book Blaze Island -- set in a small, isolated island in Newfoundland -- and explore the waterfront in our community.
Start by downloading onto your smartphone a free Geocaching app. (Geocaching uses GPS coordinates to find hidden caches.) You will need to create an online account to start the game.
In the app, follow the Hamilton Reads 2021 Blaze Island Geocache Trail. Once you find the cache, sign your name in the logbook to join a community of urban adventurers.
Next, access the Hamilton Reads 2021 Geocache Trail list. It has 20 caches on or near the Hamilton waterfront. Each cache has a unique code. Copy and paste the code into the geocaching app’s search feature. When the cache page opens, click Navigate and your smartphone GPS will take you to within a few feet of the cache hiding spot. Happy hunting!
Each cache has a description and hint. You can also find more clues in the activity log where all past cacher logs are posted. If you’re really stuck, message HPL on the app.
What is Geocaching?
Geocaching is a worldwide activity enjoyed by about three million active participants who hunt for caches others have hidden in and around the community. There are over eight million caches hidden in 191 countries on seven continents (including Antarctica).
What is Geocaching? (1:15 video)
Does it cost to participate?
No. Memberships to the platform is free.
Important information
Individual geocaches are owned by the person(s) who physically placed the it and/or submitted the listing to geocaching.com. HPL’s Geocache Trail uses existing geocaches and assumes the individual(s) who have placed the cache has done so with the knowledge and permission of the property owner(s) and has followed the rules, requirements and guidelines set out by Geocaching.com.
Geocaching.com is a third-party website owned and operated by Groundspeak Inc., the primary facilitator for the Geocaching community worldwide. Please be advised Geocaching.com/Groundspeak’s Terms of Service and Privacy Statement applies to your use of these services. The links to Geocaching.com are provided for participation and informational purposes only, and they do not indicate the Hamilton Public Library’s endorsement, sponsorship of, or affiliation with Geocaching.com or Groundspeak Inc. or content of those websites, including any advertisements that may be posted
