Due to maintenance, the Central Library's First Floor Women's Washroom will be out of service on the morning of Monday, July 21. Washrooms are available in the Hamilton Room and by the Jackson Square Food Court. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Central Library - First Floor Women's Washroom Out of Order
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Published:
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 2:00pm
Catalogue Maintenance
HPL's catalogue is not available Sunday July, 20 5:00am - 10:00am due to system maintenance. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 2:00pm
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton
Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.
Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Friday July 11. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning.
For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 11:00am
Concession Branch Accessible Parking Spot not available
Accessible Parking Spot not available. We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
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Published:
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 10:15am
Locke Branch - Filming
Filming will take place near the Locke Branch from July 13 to 16, which will impact traffic flow and parking. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- North side of Homewood Avenue between Lockes Street South and Kent Street
- North/South side of Stanley Avenue
- East side of Kent Street between Stanley Avenue and Homewood Avenue
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Published:
Friday, July 11, 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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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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Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
Library Cards with Full Privileges
Cards with full privileges:
| Type | Scope & Requirements |
|---|---|
| Adult | Free to anyone living, working, paying taxes or attending school in Hamilton who is 18 years or older. Requires either a valid driver's license or two pieces of identification, one with name and current address. |
| Child | Free to any child in Hamilton 13 or younger. Parent or guardian must sign the library card. Card automatically expires when the cardholder turns 14 at which time the cardholder may apply for a teen card, requiring identification with name and current address. Parents are responsible for their child's use of all library resources. |
| Teen | Free to anyone living, working or attending school in Hamilton who is between the age of 14-17 years inclusive. Identification required with name and current address. Card automatically expires when the cardholder turns 18 at which time the cardholder may apply for an adult card. |
| Student | Proof of attendance at a Hamilton school is required along with a valid driver's license or two pieces of identification, one with name and current address. |
| Non-Resident | Requires either a valid driver's license or two pieces of identification, one with name and current address. Valid for one (1) year and there is an annual $40 fee. |
Security and Responsibilities
A PIN is assigned when you register for a card. The default PIN is the last four digits of your telephone number, which you can change. You are responsible for all material borrowed on your card and the payment of any late fees incurred. If you lose your card, or need to change your address or contact information, contact us immediately by visiting a branch or calling 905-546-3200, Option 1. You must have your card to borrow material.
Parents or Guardians:
Restriction of your child’s use of the Library, including our physical resources, digital resources, computers and wireless access to the Internet, is your responsibility. Children under the age of fourteen (14) require your signature to allow them borrowing privileges for all library materials, including print, media, and digital downloads. If you wish to restrict your child’s use of the Library, accompany your child to the Library, monitor the child’s use of our resources and borrow material with your library card. For more information, please refer to the Library’s Access to Materials Policy and Computer Use Policy.
Non-resident taxpayers
A current City of Hamilton Property Tax Bill will be required
Privileges, Fines and Fees
Other Cards with Special or Limited Privileges
Online Payments
