The computer lab on the 1st floor at the Sherwood Branch is currently out of order. There are limited public computers available on the 2nd floor. Printing and photocopying is still available. We are working to resolve as soon as possible.
Sherwood Branch Public Computer Service Disruption
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Friday, June 6, 2025 - 10:00am
Sunday Hours - Modified Service, June 22
Due to day-long IT maintenance (7am-5pm), the following branches are closed on Sunday, June 22: Central Library, Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown. Sunday service hours resume on Sunday, June 29.
Please note that the HPL catalogue, Library accounts, and online resources will not be available during this time frame. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 3:00pm
Westdale Branch - Delayed Opening
Due to Staff training, the Westdale Branch will open at 10am on Monday, June 16. You may visit Central Library and the Dundas Branch as your next nearest locations for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
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Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - 2:15pm
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order
The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
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Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume
Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Sherwood Branch - Temporary Closure
As the 1st floor renovation wraps up, the Sherwood Branch will be closed on Thursday, June 5, to reset the spaces. Service hours will resume on Friday, June 6. Thank you for your patience.
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Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 11:00am
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available
The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.
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Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
Turner Park Branch - Roof Repair
Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions are expected to continue until the end of June. Thank you for your patience.
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Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
Central Library - Microfilm Machine
The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available, but it doesn't print. We aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:30pm
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.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am
Management
Library Switchboard: 289-779-7588
Phone extensions are not available, please check back for updates. Thank you for your patience.
Senior Leadership Team
(Photos Left to Right: Paul Takala, Callie Blackburn, Lisa DuPelle, Simona Dinu, Cindy Poggiaroni, Dijia Qin, Meg DeForest, Chad Roglich, Pam Byrne)
Paul Takala, CEO and Chief Librarian, hplceo@hpl.ca
Callie Blackburn, Administrative Assistant to the CEO, hplceo@hpl.ca
Meg DeForest, Senior Leadership Support Manager, mdefores@hpl.ca
Lisa DuPelle, Director, Human Resources and Information Services, ldupelle@hpl.ca
Pam Byrne, Director, Finance pbyrne@hpl.ca
Simona Dinu, Director, Service Excellence and Communications - Branches, sdinu@hpl.ca
Cindy Poggiaroni, Director, Collections and Program Development, cpoggiar@hpl.ca
Dijia Qin, Director, Digital Technology & Creation, dqin@hpl.ca
Chad Roglich, Director, Facilities and Sustainability Chad Roglich, croglich@hpl.ca
System and Central Library Managers
Central Information Services: Sarah Gauthier, sgauthie@hpl.ca
Central Information Services:: Allison Stockton-Aird, astockto@hpl.ca
Collections: Meghan Tinmouth, mtinmout@hpl.ca
Communications: Shelley McKay, smckay@hpl.ca
Media relations (media only, please): 905-973-1847
Digital Technology Infrastructure: Zaman Kazi, zkazi@hpl.ca
Web and Database Solutions: Sunjoyo Tanto, stanto@hpl.ca
Digital Technology Services: Kat Drennan-Scace, kdrennan@hpl.ca
Local History and Archives: Luke Stempien, lstempie@hpl.ca
Adult Programming: Erica Conly, econly@hpl.ca
Mobile Library and Courier Services: Jen Corrin, jcorrin@hpl.ca
Youth Services and Central Children's: Katelyn Granger, kgranger@hpl.ca
Branch Managers
Ancaster: Jen Gal, jgal@hpl.ca
Barton: Melissa McSweeney, mmcsween@hpl.ca
Binbrook: Ania Van Minnen, avanminn@hpl.ca
Carlisle: Carly Bedford, cbedford@hpl.ca
Concession: Elizabeth Taylor, etaylor@hpl.ca
Dundas: Kathleen Shannon, kshannon@hpl.ca
Freelton: Carly Bedford, cbedford@hpl.ca
Greensville: Kathleen Shannon, kshannon@hpl.ca
Kenilworth: Melissa McSweeney, mmcsween@hpl.ca
Locke: Danika Bernard, dbernard@hpl.ca
Lynden: Jen Gal, jgal@hpl.ca
Mount Hope: Karen Milligan, kmilliga@hpl.ca
Parkdale: Shelagh Griffin, sgriffin@hpl.ca
Red Hill: Shelagh Griffin, sgriffin@hpl.ca
Saltfleet: Rebecca Bootsma, rbootsma@hpl.ca
Sherwood: Elizabeth Taylor, etaylor@hpl.ca
Stoney Creek: Rebecca Bootsma, rbootsma@hpl.ca
Terryberry: Caitlin Fralick, cfralick@hpl.ca
Turner Park: Karen Milligan, kmilliga@hpl.ca
Valley Park: Ania Van Minnen, avanminn@hpl.ca
Waterdown: Carly Bedford, cbedford@hpl.ca
Westdale: Danika Bernard, dbernard@hpl.ca
