Dundas and Turner Park Branches - Period Promise Campaign
From April 15 - May 31, you may drop off menstruation products at the Dundas and Turner Park branches which are community collection locations. For more information, please visit www.uwhh.ca/periodpromise.
Solar Eclipse Glasses - Return to HPL Branches
If you would like to donate your ISO safety solar eclipse glasses, return them to any HPL Branch or Bookmobile visit. HPL and McMaster University have teamed up with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Hamilton Centre to collect and redistribute. Thank you for returning your glasses.
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.
Central Library Meeting Room Rentals
Please note, room rental reservations are unavailable until January 2025. We apologize for the inconvenience.
When meeting rooms are available for rent to groups and organizations, they are rented on a cost recovery basis. There is a basic rental rate per 4 hour period for each room. Additional fees are applied for custom room set-ups, security guard service, and equipment rental.
To reserve your next meeting or special event, please contact our Central Library at 905-546-3200 and/or email us at communications@hpl.ca
Central Library Meeting Rooms:
Wentworth Room:
Set-up: Board Room Style; Maximum Capacity 25
Set-up: Theatre Style; Maximum Capacity 40 (additional $30 set-up charge)
Hamilton Room:
Set-up: Theatre Style; Maximum Capacity 140
Set-up: Classroom Style; Maximum Capacity 80
Board Room (available after 5:00 pm and on weekends):
Maximum Capacity: 30
Central Library Meeting Room Rental Fees:
Room bookings are scheduled in 4-hour blocks. Bookings spanning over 4 hours are charged for 2 bookings, over 8 hours are charged for 3 bookings.
*Security - $50.00 per hour per guard. minimum four hours as reflected in Section 13 of Working with Us Policy.
Hamilton Room*
- 4 hours: $210 (regular rate); $100 (non-profit)
- 8 hours: $410 (regular rate); $190 (non-profit)
Wentworth Room:
- 4 hours: $85 (regular rate); $60 (non-profit)
- 8 hours: $160 (regular rate); $110 (non-profit)
Board Room:
- $260 half day; $460 full day
Other Spaces (variable capacity):
- $80 (regular rate); $50 (non-profit)
13% HST is added to the above fee schedule
Payment can be made by credit card (MasterCard or Visa), Interac, cash or cheque.
Cancellation policy:
Cancellations must be reported at least 7 days in advance. Cancellations of less than 7 days notice will result in 100% charge. The Library may charge an additional fee of $25 for each room booking change.