Bookmobile Service Modifications

Huntington Park is discontinued effective after tomorrow, Friday, September 5 (11 am-noon). A new, nearby bi-weekly Bookmobile site at The Court at Rushdale (1360 Upper Sherman Ave) will start on Friday, September 19 (11 am-noon).

Queen Victoria Elementary School will now visit from 3-4 pm (instead of 3:30-4:30 pm

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Bookmobile Stop: 
Published:
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 1:30pm
Study Halls Return September 2

Study Halls at Central Library and Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park, and Waterdown branches resume on Tuesday, September 2. They will be open after-hours Mondays-Thursdays from 8 pm to Midnight. www.hpl.ca/study-halls 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 2:15pm
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 10)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.

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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

Free Tax Return Filing Services

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Tax season is upon us. To help make the task of filing your return easier, trained volunteers from the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program and Social Planning and Research Council offer free drop-in and by-appointment tax clinics for eligible individuals and families with modest income (see the chart below) at select Hamilton Public Library branches. Clinics run in March and April to meet the April 30 filing deadline.

This year all clinics are in person. There is no drop-off service.  

Important: Canada Housing Benefit 

Canada Housing Benefits are not administered through the tax return filing process. Information on various housing benefits, depending on your specific situation is contained on the City of Hamilton Website. Phone numbers are provided for inquiries.

Visit canada.ca to apply through your Canada Revenue Agency account or apply online or by phone.  

Tax Document Checklist 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Modest Income Explained 

Family Size 

1 Person 
2 People 
3 People 
4 People 
5 People 
More Than 5 People 

Total Family Income 

$35,000 
$45,000 
$47,500 
$50,000 
$52,500 
$52,500+$2,500 per each additional person   

These free tax services are not for individuals who are/have: 

  • Self-employed 
  • Business or rental income and expenses 
  • Capital gains or losses 
  • Employment expenses 
  • Interest income greater than $1,000 
  • Filed for bankruptcy or are deceased 

This free tax filing service is a partnership with Hamilton Public Library, CPA Ontario, Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, McMaster University and Canada Revenue Agency. 

  • Concession - Tuesday, March 4, 9:30am-2:30pm - SPRC |CLINIC FULL
  • Sherwood - Thursday, March 6, 12pm-2:30pm - SPRC | CLINIC FULL
  • Central - Saturday, March 8, 10am-4pm - McMaster 
  • Barton - Monday, March 10, 9:30am-2:30pm - SPRC |CLINIC FULL
  • Stoney Creek - Thursday, March 13, 9:30am-2:30pm - SPRC | CLINIC FULL
  • Barton - Saturday, March 15, 10am-4pm - McMaster 
  • Terryberry - Monday, March 17, 9:30am-12pm - SPRC | CLINIC FULL
  • Saltfleet - Tuesday, March 18, 9:30am-2:30pm - SPRC | CLINIC FULL
  • Terryberry - Saturday, March 22, 10am-4pm - McMaster 
  • Central - Thursday, March 27, 9:30am-2:30pm - SPRC | CLINIC FULL
  • Dundas - Saturday, March 29, 10am-4pm - McMaster 
  • Dundas - Tuesday, April 1, 9:30am-2:30pm - SPRC | CLINIC FULL
  • Red Hill - Saturday, April 5, 10am-4pm - McMaster 
  • Terryberry - Monday, April 7, 9:30am-12pm - SPRC | CLINIC FULL
  • Concession - Thursday, April 10, 9:30am-2:30pm - SPRC | CLINIC FULL
  • Barton - Saturday, April 12, 10am-4pm - McMaster 
  • Barton - Monday, April 14, 9:30am-2:30pm - SPRC | CLINIC FULL
  • Red Hill - Tuesday, April 22, 9:30am-2:30pm - SPRC | CLINIC FULL
  • Central - Thursday, April 24, 9:30am-2:30pm - SPRC | CLINIC FULL
  • Central - Saturday, April 26, 10am-4pm - McMaster 
  • Red Hill - Tuesday, April 29, 9:30am-2:30pm - SPRC | CLINIC FULL
  • Central - Saturday, May 3, 10am-4pm - McMaster