Digital microfilm readers are not available at Central library branch until further notice. We're working on a repair. In the meantime a single analog reader is available in the Local History and Archives Reading Room
Digital Microfilm Readers Are Currently Unavailable
Published:
Monday, May 25, 2026 - 12:00pm
SmartPay Service Not Available
HPL's online payment service is not working. We aim to restore it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 2:15pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Tuesday, June 2:
- McMaster University - Cancelled
Friday, June 5:
- Winona - Cancelled
- Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Saturday, June 6:
- All Regular Sites are Cancelled due to a Special Event
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Staff Professional Development Day - All Branches Closed
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 29, for Staff Professional Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access service is not available. Regular service hours resume on Saturday May 30.
Visit our Virtual Branch at hpl.ca for our online resources and collections.
Published:
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 12:00pm
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor
Renovations are currently underway for the 2nd Floor Central Children's Area. Programs are still being offered as scheduled and there is a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd Floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Construction is expected to be completed by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Sherwood Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd Floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st Floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
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
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Booking Opens |
Available Dates |
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December 1 |
December 1 – February 28 |
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February 1 |
February 1 – April 30 |
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April 1 |
April 1 – June 30 |
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June 1 |
June 1 – August 31 |
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August 1 |
August 1 – October 31 |
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October 1 |
October 1 – December 31 |
Explore Available Rooms For
City Partners and Councillors
City of Hamilton Departments
