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
Photocopying and Scanning is not working at Westdale Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
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.
Bookmobile is off the road from December 25-27, December 31, and January 1st. Visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for our Holiday Schedule.
Due to the setup for the Noon Hour Concert, the Fourth Floor at Central Library will be closed on Friday, January 2. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 have spaces to work and study.
All HPL Branches close early on Wednesday, December 24 at 1pm. Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for our Holiday Schedule.
All HPL Branches close early on Wednesday, December 31 at 1pm. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All branches close on Thursday, December 25, for Christmas. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All branches close on Sunday, December 28, 2025. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All branches close on Thursday January 1 for New Years Day. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All branches close on Friday, December 26, 2025 for Boxing Day . This includes branches with Extended Access.
Branch Study Halls are paused Friday, December 19, 2025 through Monday, January 5, 2026. Central Library Study Hall hours resume Spring 2026.
www.hpl.ca/study-halls
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.
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 |







