Barton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Barton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

Published:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:15pm
Central Library - Fourth Floor Closure

The 4th Floor is closed on Thursday, October 30 from 4-8pm for a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available with study and work spaces. 

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Kenilworth Branch Reopening

The Kenilworth Branch has reopened today, Monday, October 27. Please note that there is limited parking, and noise disruptions may occur this week as the final touches are made to the renovations. Thank you for your understanding.

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Published:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings 

The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills. 

Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am

You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
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

Room Bookings for Library Partners and City of Hamilton Departments

Room bookings are not available to the general public. They are reserved exclusively for:

  • Library partners involved in HPL-approved initiatives
  • City of Hamilton Departments conducting official business

Eligibility and Fees

  • Library Partners and City Councillors: Eligible for free room bookings. Councillors may book up to two (2) free meetings per month for public meetings or groups they actively attend.
  • Local Partners: Allocated a limited number of free bookings per year.
  • City of Hamilton Departments: May also book rooms, subject to standard room booking fees.

 

If you are interested in becoming a Library partner, please review our Working With Us Policy.

Booking Details

  • Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • All bookings must fall within the 90-day windows listed below. Longer-term bookings are not available to ensure priority for library programming and events.
  • Restore Room: All groups must return rooms to their original set-up and leave them clean. Failure to comply may result in loss of booking privileges. Special set-ups are generally limited to paid rentals and must be approved in advance.

Booking Windows

Booking Opens

Available Dates

December 1

December 1 – February 28

February 1

February 1 – April 30

April 1

April 1 – June 30

June 1

June 1 – August 31

August 1

August 1 – October 31

October 1

October 1 – December 31

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