Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton

Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton December 13, 2025.

The temperature is expected to plummet below minus 15 Celsius. For warm place hours visit hpl.ca/hours.

For a list of shelters and health information visit www.hamilton.ca/cold.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Saturday, December 13, 2025 - 4:00pm

Binbrook Branch: Parking Lot Disruption

Due to the Binbrook Santa Claus Parade route, Binbrook Branch's parking lot will be unavailable from 1:30pm-4pm on Saturday, December 13. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Binbrook Branch

Nearest Branches:

Mount Hope Branch

Turner Park Branch

Valley Park Branch

Published:

Saturday, December 13, 2025 - 10:45am

Red Hill Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Red Hill Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

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Affected Branch: Red Hill Branch

Nearest Branches:

Kenilworth Branch

Parkdale Branch

Saltfleet Branch

Published:

Friday, December 12, 2025 - 3:15pm

Modified Bookmobile Service

The Millgrove visit on Saturday, December 13, from 3:30 to 4 pm is cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile

Nearest Branches:

Bookmobile

Bookmobile Stop:

Millgrove

Published:

Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Printing Unavailable at Westdale Branch

Printing is not working at Westdale Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

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Affected Branch: Westdale Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Locke Branch

Terryberry Branch

Published:

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - 10:30am

Study Halls - Holiday Break

Study Halls will be paused from Friday, December 19, and resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.

www.hpl.ca/study-halls

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:15am

Telephone Service - Technical Issues

Please note that the 905-546-3200 main line is experiencing technical issues today, Monday, December 8. Members can still reach Staff at 289-779-7588 or by email or through chat online. We are working quickly to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Monday, December 8, 2025 - 7:30pm

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

Published:

Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Member and Service Commitment

At Hamilton Public Library, our goal is to deliver an exceptional library experience for our library users. Library employees commit to:

Provide professional, knowledgeable and quality customer service.
Be engaged with our members and our community. We welcome feedback to continually improve our services, programs and spaces.
Strive to meet the expectations of our members for timely delivery of materials and provisions of relevant services and programs. We are lifelong learners and ready to provide our members with informed answers and appropriate referrals. We do not provide advice, interpretation or advocacy especially when dealing with questions which may require professional expertise.
Provide welcoming and inclusive spaces and be sensitive to the individual needs of our members. We maintain confidentiality and privacy of our members. Everyone has the right to enjoy the services of the Hamilton Public Library.

As a Member of the Hamilton Public Library, we ask you to:

Be courteous and respectful Please minimize disturbance to others and use respectful language and conduct at all times. Be mindful of personal hygiene and always wear appropriate attire, including shirt and footwear.
Follow library policies and procedures. Employees make every effort to apply these library rules in a fair, dignified and positive manner for the benefit of all. You can assist by providing the library with your up-to-date contact information as well as offering comments and feedback on our service.
Treat library materials, resources and spaces with care and respect. Please keep library materials clean and in good condition so that they may be enjoyed again. When visiting the library, please use resources and spaces for their intended purpose to ensure a positive experience for all.
Be responsible for those in your care. Do not leave a child or vulnerable person unattended. Supervise all individuals for whom you are responsible.

Failure to comply with the Member Code of Conduct may result in a suspension of Library privileges.

Relevant Legislation: Child and Family Services Act; Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act; Human Rights Code; Public Libraries Act; Children's Aid Society of Hamilton; Catholic Children's Aid Society of Hamilton