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

Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 11)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 11. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

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Affected Branch: Kenilworth Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Parkdale Branch

Sherwood Branch

Published:

Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

Online Library Card Registration

HPL card with HPL mascot scout and other library materials on a blue background

For more information please read through the Online Library Card Application FAQ page.

Register for a Hamilton Public Library card if you live, work or attend school in Hamilton.

McMaster University, Mohawk College and Redeemer University Students and Staff, use your Post Secondary email address when registering for a HPL eCard, place holds and pick-up on campus.

Staff of Hamilton daycare centres, institutions, schools, corporations, businesses, government agencies, associations, charitable and non-profit organizations or group homes can apply for a Community Card.

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