All HPL Branches - Moment of Silence

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women is Saturday, December 6. HPL remembers and honours the lives of the fourteen women killed at Montréal’s École Polytechnique in 1989. All HPL branches will observe a moment of silence at 3 pm.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Friday, December 5, 2025 - 5:30pm

Sherwood Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

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

1

Affected Branch: Sherwood Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Concession Branch

Kenilworth Branch

Published:

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 5:00pm

Saltfleet Branch: Parking Lot Disruption

Due to the Saltfleet Santa Claus Parade route, Saltfleet Branch's parking lot will be unavailable from 9am-3pm on Saturday, December 6. We apologize for the inconvenience.

1

Affected Branch: Saltfleet Branch

Nearest Branches:

Parkdale Branch

Red Hill Branch

Stoney Creek Branch

Published:

Monday, November 24, 2025 - 9:00am

Bookmobile Service Modification

Please note the Bookmobile will be attending the following community events.

Saturday, December 6:

Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade 2-4pm
Millgrove Visit is cancelled.

1

Affected Branch: Bookmobile

Nearest Branches:

Bookmobile

Published:

Friday, November 14, 2025 - 1:00pm

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

HPL Adult Program Application Form

Hamilton Public Library’s programming committee is happy to take suggestions for programs. Have an idea you’d like to share with us? Please complete the form.

Please note that suggestions will be reviewed based on alignment with Hamilton Public Library’s strategic priorities and the cost of the suggested program. Programs promoting products or services will not be considered.

Downloadable Form - HPL Adult Program Application Form

Contact Information

Name *

Address *

City *

Postal Code *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Program Information

Program Title *

Age Range (if appicable)

Length of Program *

Can you present this program in multiple locations? *

Yes

No

Can you present this program in multiple locations?

Can you present this program in multiple locations? *

Yes

No

Program Description *

Please include a detailed program description. As a public institution, please note that presentations cannot include any form of solicitation. Thank you.

Programmer Bio *

References (i.e. past presentations) *

_{Personal information contained on this form is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990. MFIPPA\Regulations 29. The information collected will be used in the process of the library’s business. Questions regarding the collection and use of personal information can be directed to: Chief Librarian, Hamilton Public Library, P.O. Box 2700, Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4.}

Leave this field blank