Reports, Plans and Statements

Annual Reports

The Annual Report provides a year-in-review of Hamilton Public Library’s activities, achievements and community impact. It highlights key services, programs and initiatives, supported by statistics and stories that demonstrate how the Library served its Members and the broader Hamilton community throughout the year.

Financial Statements

Annual financial statements provide a transparent overview of Hamilton Public Library's financial activities, including revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and demonstrate commitment to responsible financial management.

Annual Letters from the Library Board

The Hamilton Public Library Board annually adopts a letter to update the direction and business plan for the year.

Reports on Goals

This report provide an update on the progress of the goals outlined in the annual Letter from the Library Board.

Multiyear Business Plan

Community Correspondence

The following letters share communications from HPL to the community, supporting transparency and providing insight into issues and topics of interest to Hamilton residents.

Research and Survey Reports

These reports share research, community feedback and insights that help HPL understand community needs, evaluate impact and guide future services and planning.

Facilities and Security

Safety and Security Reports

This report provides an overview of HPL’s safety initiatives, security measures and incident trends, and highlights ongoing efforts to maintain safe, welcoming and inclusive library spaces.

Facilities Master Plan

This plan is the roadmap for building and caring for library spaces that serve every Hamilton community. It guides how HPL renews branches, plans new locations and partners with community organizations.

Bed Bug Inspection Results

These documents provide the results of routine bed bug inspections at Hamilton Public Library locations. They support transparency about HPL’s monitoring, prevention and treatment efforts by reporting inspection findings and identifying when treatment was completed.

Pandemic Plan

These documents outline Hamilton Public Library’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including plans for maintaining essential library services, adapting operations during changing public health restrictions, communicating service changes, and safely reopening library locations.

Amalgamation Reports (2000-2001)

These reports document Hamilton Public Library’s transition to an amalgamated library system in 2000–2001. They outline the planning and recommendations used to integrate library services, including branch roles, service hours and staffing, collections, children’s services, and electronic services.

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