HPL's Catalogue will undergo maintenance network on Sunday, October 26 from 8 am to 10 am. There may be intermittent downtime during this maintenance window. Thank you for your patience.
Due to an all-day special event, the 4th Floor is closed on Saturday, October 25, from 8 am to 5 pm. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available for study and workspaces. www.hpl.ca/central
The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.
Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am
You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
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.
Due to roof repair maintenance, the branch is temporarily closed until October 27. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale and Barton branches.
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 |







