Bookmobile Service Modification

The Greencedar (295 Greencedar Drive, 4-5 pm) visit is cancelled today, Tuesday, October 28, due to vehicle maintenance. Regular service is expected to return next week. Thank you for your understanding.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - 1:00pm

Kenilworth Branch Reopening

The Kenilworth Branch has reopened today, Monday, October 27. Please note that there is limited parking, and noise disruptions may occur this week as the final touches are made to the renovations. Thank you for your understanding.

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Affected Branch: Kenilworth Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Parkdale Branch

Sherwood Branch

Published:

Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm

Central Library - Fourth Floor Closure

The 4th Floor is closed on Thursday, October 30 from 4-8pm for a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available with study and work spaces.

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Affected Branch: Central Library

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

Published:

Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm

Delayed Branch Openings

The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.

Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am

Monday November 3
Saltfleet Branch, 9:30am

Friday, November 7
Terryberry Branch, 10am

Monday, November 10
Concession Branch, 10am

Thursday, November 13
Binbrook Branch, 10am

Friday, November 14
Valley Park Branch, 10am

You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. 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

Home Library Service - Participant Application Form

It may take 4-6 weeks from the time of application to first delivery. Please contact the Home Library Service at 905-546-3222 or hls@hpl.ca to inquire about the status of an application.

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Last Name *

First Name *

Residence/Assisted Living Facility

Address *

Apartment/Unit #

if applicable

City *

Postal Code *

Date of Birth *

Month

Day

Year

Phone Number *

Email Address

Declaration of Eligibility

I declare that I am a resident of the City of Hamilton. I have an illness, injury or disability that prevents me from visiting the library in person or carrying library materials. I have been homebound or institutionalized for three (3) months or more.
I agree to be responsible for any loss or damage of library materials delivered to me as a result of this application and agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the Hamilton Public LIbrary Board.

Accept *

Alternate Contact Person

Name *

Phone Number *

Preferences

We keep a record of your reading preferences and the library materials you have borrowed in order to provide better service to you. This list and your personal information are kept confidential and are not shared.

Do we have your permission to keep this information in our files and/or computer? If you choose "no," you could receive materials that have been previously delivered to you. *

How many items would you like to receive per month? *

Some library material may contain content that may offend. Please choose any that you WILL accept:

Strong language?

Violence?

Explicit sex?

None of the above

Favourite Authors/Musicians/Actors

_{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.}

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