The Winona Bookmobile visit on Friday, August 22 (11am-Noon) is cancelled due to the Winona Peach Festival. It is expected to resume the following week. Thank you for your understanding.
Bookmobile Modified Service
Published:
Friday, August 15, 2025 - 2:00pm
Turner Park - Mid-Day Fire Drill, September 3
Due to a mid-day fire drill, Turner Park Branch and Les Chater Family YMCA are closed for a fire drill from noon-1 pm. Thank you for your patience.
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Published:
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Upcoming Temporary Closure
Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit Parkdale and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. Thank you for your understanding.
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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am
Turner Park - Outdoor Maintenance and Repairs
From August 18-19, accessible parking spots at the back of the building will not be available due to concrete and perimeter walkway repairs. From August 20-22, the main entrance from the back of the building will not be available. Please use the sidewalk on the side of the Branch to enter through the front entrance (off Rymal Road East) and gain access to the back parking lot. Thank you for your understanding.
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Published:
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 12:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume
Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available
The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.
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Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
Free Tax Return Filing Services
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.
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
