Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.
Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Friday July 11. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning.
For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.
Accessible Parking Spot not available. We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
Filming will take place near the Locke Branch from July 13 to 16, which will impact traffic flow and parking. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.
| Type | Scope & Requirements |
|---|---|
| Adult | Free to anyone living, working, paying taxes or attending school in Hamilton who is 18 years or older. Requires either a valid driver's license or two pieces of identification, one with name and current address. |
| Child | Free to any child in Hamilton 13 or younger. Parent or guardian must sign the library card. Card automatically expires when the cardholder turns 14 at which time the cardholder may apply for a teen card, requiring identification with name and current address. Parents are responsible for their child's use of all library resources. |
| Teen | Free to anyone living, working or attending school in Hamilton who is between the age of 14-17 years inclusive. Identification required with name and current address. Card automatically expires when the cardholder turns 18 at which time the cardholder may apply for an adult card. |
| Student | Proof of attendance at a Hamilton school is required along with a valid driver's license or two pieces of identification, one with name and current address. |
| Non-Resident | Requires either a valid driver's license or two pieces of identification, one with name and current address. Valid for one (1) year and there is an annual $40 fee. |
Security and Responsibilities
Parents or Guardians:
Restriction of your child’s use of the Library, including our physical resources, digital resources, computers and wireless access to the Internet, is your responsibility. Children under the age of fourteen (14) require your signature to allow them borrowing privileges for all library materials, including print, media, and digital downloads. If you wish to restrict your child’s use of the Library, accompany your child to the Library, monitor the child’s use of our resources and borrow material with your library card. For more information, please refer to the Library’s Access to Materials Policy and Computer Use Policy.
Non-resident taxpayers
A current City of Hamilton Property Tax Bill will be required
