HPL Catalogue - Scheduled Maintenance
Due to scheduled maintenance, HPL's Library catalogue will be not available from 8am to 10am on Sunday, January 26, 2025. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Terryberry Accessible Washroom on the 1st Floor - Out of Order
The accessible washroom on the 1st floor of Terryberry library is unavailable.
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.
World Languages
The Hamilton Public Library has a broad collection of books and dvds for adults and children in a variety of languages other than English. As well, the library has a collection of world music cds and online access to newspapers in many languages.
Here are the languages represented and where to find them:
Arabic
Chinese
Croatian
Dutch
French
- French - Adult Collection
- French - Teen's Collection
- French - Children's Collection
- French eBooks
- French Interactive Children’s eBooks
- French - Book Club Kits
German
Hindi
Italian
Polish
Punjabi
Russian
Serbian
Spanish
Urdu
