We're excited to share a preview of the new HPL.ca before its official launch on September 15.
Explore the new site, discover updated navigation and get familiar with the improved online experience designed to make it easier to find Library services, programs, collections and information.
If you encounter an issue or have feedback, please let us know through our Contact Us page.
Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.
Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.
Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September:
Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for updates on service modifications.
Thursday, September 17
Friday, September 18
The Hamilton Public Library does not accept material donations. However, there are agencies, thrift stores, hospitals and care facilities that do. Those marked with an asterisk (*) can arrange for pick-up of materials.
Neighbour To Neighbour Centre
28 Athens St., Hamilton
905-574-1334
Paperbacks, hardcovers, recent magazines, CDs, DVDs, puzzles. Not accepting encyclopedias, dictionaries, textbooks, or VHS/cassette tapes.
Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy*
905-522-2928
Call to arrange for pickup of materials. Limit of 10 bags/boxes.
St. Vincent De Paul Society*
200 Parkdale Ave. N., Hamilton
905-549-3902
Call to arrange for pickup of materials. Accepts all books (especially children’s books), as well as DVDs.
Victoria Gardens Long Term Care Centre
176 Victoria Ave. N., Hamilton
905-527-9111
Accepts large print books and audiobooks only.
The Wellington Long-Term Care and Retirement Community
1430 Upper Wellington St., Hamilton
905-385-2111
Accepts large-print books and audio books only.
Wentworth Heights Retirement Community
1620 Upper Wentworth St., Hamilton
905-575-4735
Accepts large-print books.
Call Hamilton Health Sciences sites at 905-521-2100 and ask for the Volunteer Resources Office to determine what is currently being accepted at a given location.
