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Phishing Scheme
Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Saturday, June 13:
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Special Event - All Stops Cancelled
Friday, June 19:
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Six Nations- Cancelled
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Maplewood- Cancelled
Wednesday, June 24:
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Swansea Cancelled
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Helen Detwiler Cancelled
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Warplane Museum Cancelled
Saturday, June 27:
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Stoney Creek Arena Cancelled
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Riverdale Cancelled
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Discovery Centre --> 3-4pm
Tuesday, June 30:
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Greencedar Cancelled
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Mountview Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Hamilton Public Library Policies
Library Board Core Position Statements
The Hamilton Public Library has policies on the following topics:
- Access and Security Control Policy
- Accessibility Policy
- Advocacy and Political Participation Policy
- Borrowing Policy
- Cash Handling Policy
- Chief Librarian/CEO Performance Appraisal Policy
- Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy
- Collections Policy
- Community Publicity Policy
- Community Publicity Procedure
- Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy
- Diversity and Inclusion Policy
- Donations, Sponsorships and Fundraising Policy
- Employee and Family Assistance Program Policy
- Intellectual Freedom Policy
- Library Service Hours Policy
- Local History and Archives Policy
- Member and Service Commitment
- Naming Opportunities Policy
- Photography and Filming Policy
- Privacy Policy for Library Members
- Records Management Policy
- Red Book Inclusion Policy and Terms of Use
- Refund Policy
- Rehiring Retirees
- Rules for Going In Camera
- Safety of Children in the Library
- Security Camera Policy
- Service Fees Policy
- Technology Use Policy for Library Members
- The Rights of Children and Youth in the Public Library Statement
- Working With Us Policy







