Network outage at Ancaster Branch

The internet at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to have it fixed quickly.

Published:

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 5:45pm

Bookmobile Service Modifications

Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Wednesday, July 22:

Helen Detwiler Cancelled
Garth Cancelled
St. Elizabeths Cancelled
Gemini Cancelled
Rosedale Cancelled
Strathcona Cancelled
McMaster - Cancelled

Thursday, July 23:

Rockton Cancelled
Mohawk Gardens Cancelled
Meadowlands Cancelled

Wednesday, July 29:

Helen Detwiler Cancelled

Published:

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 9:00am

Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update

As of July 1st, partner library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via Overdrive. More to Borrow partner libraries will be offering Lucky Express (Skip the line) titles to their cardholders only. This will help manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in demand titles with a seven-day loan period, available with no wait.

Our partners will still be able to borrow titles from the rest of our collection.
www.hpl.ca/more-to-borrow

Published:

Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:00am

What's Happening Guide Changes

The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.

Published:

Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm

Sunday Hours Return to Central Library

Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours

Published:

Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm

Study Halls Pause for Summer Break

After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls

Published:

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm

HPL Exhibition Application Form

Hamilton Public Library accepts exhibition applications. Please note that submissions will be reviewed based on Hamilton Public Library’s strategic priorities and in accordance with established policies, specifically HPL’s Exhibitions strategy. Exhibition applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however due to exhibition timelines and staff capacity, applicants will only be contacted if there is interest in moving forward with the proposed exhibition.

If you have specific questions about the application form, please contact askus@hpl.ca.

I have read the Exhibitions strategy

I have read the Exhibitions strategy *

Yes

Contact Information

Name *

Email *

Phone Number *

Address *

Website

Select Exhibition Type

What type of exhibition are you submitting an application for? *

Artistic Exhibition (Professional – Group or Solo)

Artistic Exhibition (Community or Educational Organization and Institution)

Traveling Interpretive Exhibition (External Institution)

Co-planned Exhibition

Artistic Exhibition (Professional – Group or Solo)

Title of Exhibition *

Detailed description of exhibition (Medium and theme of works to be exhibited, number of pieces to be installed, purpose of exhibit) *

How does the exhibition meet the selection criteria as outlined in the Exhibitions strategy? *

Why will this exhibition be of interest to the community? *

Name(s) of participating artist(s) *

Artist Biography (If multiple artists please upload a file with all artist biographies) *

Artist Statement (If multiple artists, please upload a file with all artist statements) *

Representative images (3-5 for solo, one per artist for group) *

Please name each image file with the following information: Title - Artist - Year - Measurement in cm - Medium Examples: Starry Night - Vincent van Gogh - 1889 - 73.7x92.1 - Oil David Michelangelo - 1504 - 517x199 - Marble

Exhibition programming – please provide at least one programming idea that you would like to accompany this exhibit (ex. artist talk, workshop, guest speakers) *

Artistic Exhibition (Community or Educational Organizations and Institutions)

Type of Community or Educational Organization and Institution *

Organization or Institution *

Organization or Institution Email *

Organization or Institution Phone *

Organization or Institution Address *

Organization or Institution Website

Please describe your organization or institution *

Does the organization or institution have an existing partnership with HPL? *

Yes

No

If yes, who is your main HPL point of contact?

If no, please review HPL's Working With Us Policy

I have read and understand HPL's Working With Us Policy

Exhibition Information

Title of Exhibition *

Detailed description of exhibition (medium and theme of works to be exhibited, number of pieces to be installed, purpose of exhibit, why the works were created, etc,) *

Why will this exhibition be of interest to the community? *

How would this exhibition provide value for or support the goals of your organization or institution? *

Representative images (3-5 examples of works) *

Please name each image file with the following information: Title - Artist - Year - Measurement in cm - Medium Examples: Starry Night - Vincent van Gogh - 1889 - 73.7x92.1 - Oil David Michelangelo - 1504 - 517x199 - Marble

Traveling Interpretive Exhibition (External Organizing Institution)

Organizing Institution Information *

Museum (i.e. history, natural history)

Gallery (art history, contemporary art)

University\ College

Professional Organization

Nonprofit Organization

Other

Organization or Institution *

Organization/Institution Email *

Organization/Institution Phone *

Organization/Institution Address *

Organization/Institution Website *

Please describe your organization or institution (i.e. mission, mandate, and values) *

Does the organization or institution have an existing partnership with HPL? *

Yes

No

If yes, who is your main HPL point of contact?

If no, please review our Working With Us Policy

I have read and understand HPL's Working With Us Policy

Exhibition Information

Title of Exhibition *

Detailed description of exhibition (concept, purpose, goals) *

Description of target audience, educational objectives, and key messages of the exhibition *

How does the exhibition meet the selection criteria as outlined in the Exhibitions strategy? *

Why will this exhibition be of interest to the community? *

How could this exhibition be supplemented with HPL library or archival collections? *

What programs, events, and/or resources could accompany this exhibition? *

Please describe the interpretive method(s) and display format (i.e. pop-up banners, technology components, objects/artifacts, exhibition cases, free-standing, wall space) *

Representative images (minimum 5 images of exhibition in situ or significant components) *

Co-Planned Exhibition

Partner Information *

Individual (i.e. collector, curator, researcher)

Cultural or heritage institution (i.e. museum, gallery, archive)

Educational Institution (i.e. university department, course, researcher acting in official capacity or as representative of the institution)

Nonprofit Organization (i.e. service club, society, community organization)

Organization or Institution

Organization or Institution Email

Organization or Institution Phone

Organization or Institution Address

Organization or Institution Website

Please describe your organization or institution (i.e. mission, mandate, and values) *

Does the organization or institution have an existing partnership with HPL? *

Yes

No

If yes, who is your main HPL point of contact? *

If no, please review HPL's Working With Us Policy

I have read and understand HPL's Working With Us Policy

Exhibition Proposal

Working title of exhibition *

Detailed description of proposed exhibition (concept, purpose, goals, size and scope of exhibition) *

Description of target audience, learning outcomes, and key messages of the exhibition *

How does the exhibition meet the selection criteria as outlined in the Exhibitions strategy? *

Why will this exhibition be of interest to the community? *

How will you work with and/or include HPL library or archival collections? (Please identify specific collections, fonds, items, or research topics/questions) *

Please identify anticipated resources, services, or staff time being requested of HPL (i.e. research assistance, interpretive planning, graphic design, printing, facilities, promotion) *

Provide an estimate budget for this exhibition (Please identify confirmed and projected funding sources, and any in-cash costs or fees being requested of HPL) *

What is your envisioned timeline? (Please identify any key dates to consider) *

Exhibition Logistics

Potential dates and/ or duration of the exhibition *

Scheduling constraints (i.e. confirmed bookings, availability) *

Size of exhibition (i.e. number of panels, height, weight of components) *

Minimum size of space required for exhibition *

Other space requirements (i.e. electrical outlets, number of walls needed, equipment) *

Who is responsible for shipping arrangements and cost? *

Organizing Institution

Hamilton Public Library

Third Party

Third Party *

Detailed costs or fees being requested of Hamilton Public Library *

Submission Details

Please ensure that all fields are fully completed to the best of your ability; while some specifics may change, applications that are incomplete or lack sufficient detail to review will not be considered. All exhibitions are subject to Conditions of Exhibitions, as amended from time to time, and detailed in a formal contract or memorandum of understanding prior to final approval. All potential exhibitors are thanked for submitting their application, however Hamilton Public Library does not have the resources to host all exhibitions or to contact all applicants.

Submission Details *

Yes

Please check the following box to acknowledge that you have read the Submission Details.

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