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.
Sherwood Branch - Basement Renovation
The first phase of renovations will begin at the Sherwood Branch from April 10 to May 2. During this time, noise disruptions may occur throughout the branch due to a basement renovation. Parking, access to the building, and collections will not be affected. Thank you for your patience. www.hpl.ca/sherwood
Red Hill Branch - Delayed Opening
Due to electrical maintenance, the Red Hill Branch will open at 1 pm on Wednesday, April 9. You may visit the Parkdale and Saltfleet Branches as your next nearest locations. www.hpl.ca/red-hill
Lendporium
Your library card lets you borrow anything in our Lendporium, including parks passes, kits and devices. Explore and borrow away.
Items to Borrow
Aranet4 HOME sensor measures carbon dioxide (CO2) level, temperature, relative humidity and atmospheric pressure.
A collection of books, games and photographs to encourage conversations and pleasant reminiscing.
A backpack with binoculars and guidebooks for bird identification. A partnership with Hamilton Public Library and Birds Canada.
Free admission for you and your vehicle passengers (up to six people) into HCA sites year-round. Valid for one week.
Day-use entry to 10 parks and the Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area during their operating seasons for up to six people in one vehicle (or walking/biking in as a group). It is not valid at Elora Quarry Conservation Area. Operating seasons vary by park. The card can only be used during all four seasons in participating areas
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The NaturePlus Pass provides access to Conservation Areas across the Niagara Peninsula watershed. It offers free entry for one vehicle and its occupants to parks where fees apply including Ball's Falls, Binbrook, Chippawa Creek, Long Beach, Rockaway.
Complimentary day-use access for one vehicle and its occupants at more than 100 provincial parks. Valid until posted hours of closing during the operating season. Visit ontarioparks.ca for a list of park operating dates and information on day use.
Free admission for up to four adults. Admission for children/students is always free. Valid for 14 days during AGH's regular operating hours.
Identifies the operating cost and amount of electricity used by plug-in devices around the home.
A reader that can play daisy discs (digital audio book for people with visual impairments) from the Centre for Equitable Library Access. May or may not accept materials loaded in from an SD card or connected to a USB cord.
