Central Library - Fourth Floor Special Event, July 12

Central Library's Fourth Floor is hosting Steel Town Love Festival on Saturday, July 12 from 11am-4pm. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available for Members to use as study and work spaces instead.

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Affected Branch: Central Library

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

Published:

Monday, July 7, 2025 - 8:00am

Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order

The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.

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Affected Branch: Terryberry Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

Published:

Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm

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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Affected Branch: Mount Hope Branch

Nearest Branches:

Ancaster Branch

Terryberry Branch

Turner Park Branch

Published:

Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm

Commercial Photography and Filming

Hamilton Public Library aims to prevent disruption of Library services and protect the privacy of Library Members and Staff.

Members are welcome to take personal photos (selfies) or videos of themselves, friends, family, or Library spaces, providing the photos/videos do not include other Library users.

All non-personal photography and filming, including news media, are coordinated by the Library’s Communications Department.

Commercial photography or film requests: The Photography and Film Request Form for commercial or advertising purposes must be submitted in writing to the Communications Department at least three weeks before the photography or filming date. HPL works with the Hamilton Film Office on filming permits. This rule does not apply to news media filming or photographing HPL sites.

Staff may provide the Photography and Film Request Form in advance to the requester. Please send the completed form to the Communications Department.

Please direct any additional questions about a photography or film request to the Communications department.

Review the Policy for more information.