The main elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members who need an elevator will have to enter through the Mohawk doors (which have a ramp) and use the elevator in the middle of the building instead of the elevator by the parking lot doors. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
Terryberry Branch - One Elevator Out of Order
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Friday, January 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Saltfleet Branch - Fire Drill Today
Cardinal Newman High School is having a Fire Drill today, Thursday, January 8 at 12:05 pm. Saltfleet Branch will not be open to the public during the duration of the fire drill. Thank you for your patience.
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Thursday, January 8, 2026 - 9:00am
Terryberry Branch - Closed Today
Due to fumes in the elevator, Terryberry Branch is closed today, Thursday, January 8. Study Hall is also cancelled tonight. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Thursday, January 8, 2026 - 8:30am
Online Resources - Update
The following eResources have been recently discontinued in our HPL collections: Novelist, Summa, Summa Kids, and Northstar Digital Literacy. Please visit www.hpl.ca/articles/read-watch-listen for our full listing of online resources for your next read, watch, listen and/or learn.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 11:00am
Waterdown Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Waterdown Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
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Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
Printing Updates
Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies.
Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees
Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Teen Review Crew
Program Overview
Teen Review Crew is a virtual volunteer opportunity. It’s all about sharing your opinion and promoting the Hamilton Public Library's collections of books, movies, music, and more. You write reviews for library items, we post them online and you earn 1 hour of volunteer service for every posted review.
Qualifications
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14-18 years of age.
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An interest in reading, watching or listening to items from our library collections.
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Ability to communicate well with others.
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Strong writing skills.
Responsibilities
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Read, watch or listen to any item from the curated list of HPL’s print and digital collections.
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Write a meaningful and concise review of 100-200 words.
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Reviews must use inclusive and respectful language.
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Reviews must adhere to HPL Values.
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Represent Hamilton Public Library on the Bibliocommons Catalogue.
Volunteer Benefits
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Earn volunteer hours, one hour per review, up to 20 hours total.
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Discover books, movies, music and video games from the curated list of HPL’s print and digital collections.
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Amplify your voice in the library.
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Improve your writing and critical thinking skills.
Audience:
Teens - Ages 14-18
Apply:
Contact:
Volunteer Coordinator at (905) 546-3200 x3620 or volunteer@hpl.ca
Audience:
Teens - Ages 14-18
