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Published:
Friday, November 14, 2025 - 4:30pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
Please note the Bookmobile will be attending the following community events.
Saturday, November 15:
- Hamilton Santa Claus Parade, 2-4pm
Saturdays, November 22 and 29:
- Hess Village Winter Market, 10:30am-4:30pm
- Regular Saturday Visits cancelled for both dates.
Saturday, December 6:
- Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade 2-4pm
- Millgrove Visit is cancelled.
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Published:
Friday, November 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Kenilworth Branch Reopening
Noise and limited parking continue at the Kenilworth Branch this week as renovations wrap up. Thank you for your understanding.
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Published:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings
The following locations will open later than scheduled to allow for Staff training drills.
Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm
Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am
Please visit nearby branches. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 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
Room Bookings for Library Partners and City of Hamilton Departments
Room bookings are not available to the general public. They are reserved exclusively for:
- Library partners involved in HPL-approved initiatives
- City of Hamilton Departments conducting official business
Eligibility and Fees
- Library Partners and City Councillors: Eligible for free room bookings. Councillors may book up to two (2) free meetings per month for public meetings or groups they actively attend.
- Local Partners: Allocated a limited number of free bookings per year.
- City of Hamilton Departments: May also book rooms, subject to standard room booking fees.
If you are interested in becoming a Library partner, please review our Working With Us Policy.
Booking Details
- Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- All bookings must fall within the 90-day windows listed below. Longer-term bookings are not available to ensure priority for library programming and events.
- Restore Room: All groups must return rooms to their original set-up and leave them clean. Failure to comply may result in loss of booking privileges. Special set-ups are generally limited to paid rentals and must be approved in advance.
Booking Windows
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Booking Opens |
Available Dates |
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December 1 |
December 1 – February 28 |
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February 1 |
February 1 – April 30 |
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April 1 |
April 1 – June 30 |
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June 1 |
June 1 – August 31 |
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August 1 |
August 1 – October 31 |
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October 1 |
October 1 – December 31 |
