From June 21 to June 27, filming activities, production vehicles and film equipment will be located on:
Parking may be limited at times when visiting Locke Branch. Thank you in advance for your patience.
The entrance to the Barton Branch parking lot off of Milton St. is currently inaccessible due to construction. The parking lot can still be accessed via the alley off Fullerton St. during this time.
Please be aware of online phishing attempts impersonating Hamilton Public Library and Library Staff. HPL does not solicit paid freelance opportunities through social media or other messaging applications. HPL does not request personal or banking information through social media or require financial compensation when reviewing job applications. Please report phishing schemes to communications@hpl.ca. If you think you are a victim of fraud, please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Friday, June 19:
Wednesday, June 24:
Saturday, June 27:
Tuesday, June 30:
MOST TAX CLINICS ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. ARRIVE EARLY TO MAKE SURE YOU GET A SPOT IN LINE
Tax season is upon us. To help make the task of filing your return easier, trained volunteers from the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program offer free drop-in tax clinics for eligible individuals and families with modest income (see the chart below) at select Hamilton Public Library branches. Dundas Community Services will also offer a by-appointment tax clinic at the Dundas Branch on Saturday, March 28. 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.
Modest Income Explained
Family Size
1 Person
2 People
3 People
4 People
5 People
More Than 5 People
Total Family Income
$40,000
$55,000
$60,500
$65,000
$70,500
$70,000+$5,000 per each additional person
These free tax services are not for individuals who are/have:
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.
Drop-In Dates 2026:
Central - Saturday, March 7, 10am-4pm
Barton - Saturday, March 14, 10am-4pm
Terryberry - Saturday, March 21, 10am-4pm
Terryberry - Saturday, March 28, 10am-4pm
Dundas - Saturday, March 28, 10am-4pm - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Red Hill - Saturday, April 11, 10am-4pm
Barton - Saturday, April 18, 10am-4pm
Barton - Saturday, April 25, 10am-4pm
Central - Saturday, May 2, 10am-4pm
