HPL Central Staff
On January 14 2021, HPL was notified of a Central employee who tested COVID-positive. While at work, the employee was wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and maintained physical distancing. A thorough cleaning and disinfection of Central's Basement, Floor 1 and Floor 2 was completed. HPL is working with Hamilton Public Health for contact tracing. We wish the employee a quick and full recovery.
Print on the Go
Print on the Go service is currently unable to print fillable government documents. We are working to resolve the issue. All other uploaded documents are printed by branch staff upon arrival.
Program Room & Space Rental Fees
Program Room & Space Rental Fees
HPL has a number of rooms that can be rented at the rates below. Please see the Program Room and Rentable Spaces Policy for details
To book a room, or for more information, please call the branch.
Hamilton Room, Wentworth Room, Board Room and Other Spaces inquiries should call 905-546-3200 x 3281 or email communications@hpl.ca.
- Central Library* - Hamilton Room
- 140 person capacity (theatre style setup)
- Regular Rate: 4hrs: $210; 8Hrs: $410
- Not-for-Profit Rate: 4hrs: $100; 8hrs: $180
- Central Library* - Wentworth Room
- 35 person capacity (theatre style setup)
- Regular Rate: 4hrs: $85; 8Hrs: $160
- Not-for-Profit Rate: 4hrs: $60; 8hrs: $110
- Central Library – Board Room
- 30-person capacity
- Half Day: $260
- Full Day: $460
- Sherwood Branch A-B
- 100 person capacity
- Regular Rate: $85
- Not-for-Profit Rate: $60
- Red Hill Branch
- 50 person capacity
- Regular Rate: $80
- Not-for-Profit Rate: $50
- Westdale Branch
- 50-person capacity
- Regular Rate: $80
- Not-for-Profit Rate: $50
- Other Spaces
- variable capacity
- Regular Rate: $80
- Not-for-Profit Rate: $50
*Security - $ 20.00/hr during closed hours (3-hour minimum may apply)
