The accessibility door at Sherwood Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Due to network maintenance, HPL's Catalogue and Library accounts, online resources, and Guest WiFi will be unavailable on Friday, December 5, starting at 6pm until 5am. Thank you for your patience.
Due to the Saltfleet Santa Claus Parade route, Saltfleet Branch's parking lot will be unavailable from 9am-3pm on Saturday, December 6. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Please note the Bookmobile will be attending the following community events.
Saturday, December 6:
- Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade 2-4pm
- Millgrove Visit is cancelled.
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.
Strategic Priorities
The Hamilton Public Library Board approved the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan on May 17th 2023.
- 2025 Letter from the Library Board
- 2024 Letter from the Library Board
- Strategic Plan
- 2023 Letter from the Library Board
- Strategic Plan Process Update
- Accomplishments of the Previous Strategic Plan
- Selected Background Readings
- Additional Selected Background Readings
- Meeting User Needs 2022
- 2022 Letter From the Library Board
Previous Years Strategic Plan information and documents can be found on the next pages.







