Waterdown Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Waterdown Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Affected Branch: Waterdown Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Dundas Branch

Westdale Branch

Published:

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 12:00pm

Central Library Makerspace - White Vinyl Unavailable

The Makerspace at Central Library is currently out of white vinyl for printing. Members needing white vinyl can visit the Dundas or Valley Park branch Makerspaces, which are the closest locations with white vinyl currently available.

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Published:

Saturday, December 27, 2025 - 3:00pm

Barton Branch Closure - January 7

Due to maintenance, the Barton Branch will be closed on Wednesday, January, 7. Please visit Central Library or Kenilworth Branch for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

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Affected Branch: Barton Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Concession Branch

Kenilworth Branch

Published:

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - 11:45am

Printing Updates

Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies.

Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm

Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Public Engagement

As Hamilton Public Library and the City's Indigenous Relations Division develop the Program Design and Development Study with consultant Lord Cultural Resources , input will be gathered from community members and interested parties through public outreach and updates.

Current Events

Hamilton residents and members of Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit are invited to participate in a Discovery Centre survey from January 5 to 23, 2026, to share ideas and feedback on the revamped facility. The survey can be completed online, and paper copies are available at all HPL Branches and Bookmobile visits and must be returned on or before January 23.

Past Events

Discovery Centre Study and Design Information Gathering and Feedback Drop-in - Saturday November 15, 10am-2pm at the Hamilton Farmers' Market, 35 York Blvd.
HRIC Truth and Reconciliation Gathering Uplifting Our Children - Friday September 26, Gage Park's Bandshell