Adult programs at the Hamilton Public Library

[Ciel]

As of next Tuesday, all HPL branches will operate on afternoon hours only. No more 10am lineups at the door!
I understand some library staff have been moved to City positions with vaccine clinics which are ramping up in Hamilton.

https://www.hpl.ca/news/library-ques...uring-covid-19

[Ciel]

One-hour time limits on computer use at Hamilton Public Library is the current reality.

[Ciel]

30 minute computer time limit as of one week ago at the Hamilton Public Library branches and hold pickups plus print and go service.

HPL cards have reciprocal borrowing privileges with several library systems. Don't forget you can take out e-books from HPL online, MPL and BPL! One year of the e-book agreement -woohoo!

[Ciel21]

1 hour of public Internet time is now allowed at HPL locations as of June 11 under the Stage 1 Ontario reopening rules.

[Ciel21]

More to Borrow | BPL
Burlington Public Library explains how to borrow an e-book from partner libraries (HPL, MPL, London & Ottawa PLs)

I have to try accessing an Ottawa PL e-book if the OverDrive system is working! French author is hard to find out here in the PL catalogues!

[Ciel21]

If you have registered your Hamilton Public Library card at Burlington Public Library for reciprocal borrowing privileges,
as of July 13 you will be allowed to borrow up to 100 items (books, dvds, etc.)! Before, reciprocal cards were restricted to 8 items only and no electronic access (aside from checking one's account).
There will be no access to electronic items (though I believe access to BPL e-books as of April 2020 remains ongoing to HPL,MPL ,London and Ottawa library cardholders) on the BPL site.

[Ciel21]

HPL offers free vaccination passport printing and lamination as of today at all branches.
Also, the libraries are opening at 9am at certain locations.
As of Oct. 4, branches will resume Monday service too where applicable.

[Ciel21]

Burlington Public Library

November service news-Aldershot branch renovation + system/catalogue upgrade:
https://www.bpl.on.ca/notices

[Ciel21]

Hamilton Public Library

Holiday closures (no Christmas Eve hours) and hours for next week: https://www.facebook.com/hamiltonpub...type=3&theater

Most programming is online now. 50% capacity limits have applied to branches since Dec.20.

Please note change in opening hours for January, as HPL staff has been shifted due to City's vaccination clinics expanding their presence for dose 3. No testing kits are yet available at HPL branches.

Burlington Public Library
Holiday hours (no Christmas Eve hours) and service updates:
https://www.bpl.on.ca/serviceupdates

[Ciel21]

Parents/Guardians of Hamilton kids aged 5-12: here's how to get a free Presto card for eligible children to use on the HSR for free rides (until April 2023-pilot program)! You need the children's library cards...

https://www.hpl.ca/bus-card

[Ciel21]

HPL website indicates that Terryberry and Westdale branches will close for renovations on April 2 at 5pm. To indicate your alternate branch for holds pickups, you must call or tell staff by April 1.

Free income tax drop-off (be prepared to spend some time explaining your slips or situation) for certain income ranges-there are exclusions to using the program if you have certain tax situations or are self-employed-at six HPL branches. Details here:https://www.hpl.ca/free-tax-service

[Ciel21]

HPL-Valley Park branch update:
https://twitter.com/HamiltonLibrary/...29413891665925

HPL-Central branch will have roofing work done on Monday April 11. Expect noise.

[Ciel21]

Just checked the latest updates re: COVID-19 protocols at Hamilton Public Library.

Spotted a new-to-me rule about what happens if customer does not return overdue library items on time (as of March 1, 2022):
[QUOTE]Do I need to bring back my library items?
Yes. Please return all library materials on the due date or when they are no longer renewable. As of March 1, 2022, members will have a block-to-more-borrowing placed on their library account for overdue materials not returned. Materials can be returned into any of the drop boxes at HPL’s 23 branches./QUOTE]
https://hpl.ca/news/library-questions-during-covid-19

[Ciel21]

Three HPL branches have open houses on Saturday (including Valley Park!): https://www.hpl.ca/open-house

Parkdale Branch will celebrate one year of service on July 14.

Terryberry & Westdale branches will be opening later this month.

New computer installation is happening. Barton branch is closed for its new computers!

July What's Happening program booklet is available in-branch for summer programs. There's a Sat July 30 am class for the embroidery machine in the Central Branch Makerspace (must register).

Burlington Public Library Events: https://www.bpl.on.ca/events

[Ciel21]

Burlington Public Library will be closed on Monday November 7 for a Staff Development Day.