Study Halls at Central Library and Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park, and Waterdown branches resume on Tuesday, September 2. They will be open after-hours Mondays-Thursdays from 8 pm to Midnight. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Due to campus events, McMaster University's Bookmobile Visits for Tuesdays, August 26 and September 2 (3:30-4:30 pm) have been cancelled. Service is expected to resume on Tuesday, September 9. Thank you for your understanding.
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Due to continued concrete work, the Rymal Road entrance will be unavailable until Friday, August 30. Access to the parking lot, accessible parking spaces, back entrance, and external drop box is available. Thank you for your patience.
All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, August 31, and Labour Day, Monday, September 1st. Bookmobile is off the road, and Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume Tuesday, September 2. www.hpl.ca/hours
Due to a mid-day fire drill, Turner Park Branch and Les Chater Family YMCA are closed for a fire drill from noon-1 pm. Thank you for your patience.
Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Library Card Partnership
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) has partnered with Hamilton Public Library (HPL) to simplify the Library card registration process for students*.
Parents and guardians can check the “Yes, I consent” box on the HWDSB Parent Portal and then pick up their library card and welcome package at a local branch.
Please note Library cards are not associated with HWDSB.
If you have any changes or if you change your mind and no longer consent to your child having a Library card, please contact Library Staff.
Learn more about HPL's Borrowing Policy and Privacy Policy.
*Please note the Hamilton Public Library Card Opt-In is only at elementary schools in 2025/2026.