The Kenilworth Branch has reopened today, Monday, October 27. Please note that there is limited parking, and noise disruptions may occur this week as the final touches are made to the renovations. Thank you for your understanding.

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Affected Branch: Kenilworth Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Parkdale Branch

Sherwood Branch

Published:

Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm

Delayed Branch Openings

The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.

Friday, November 7
Terryberry Branch, 10am

Monday, November 10
Concession Branch, 10am

Thursday, November 13
Binbrook Branch, 10am

Friday, November 14
Valley Park Branch, 10am

Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm

Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am

You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Tuesday, October 7, 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

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