Study Halls Return September 2

Study Halls at Central Library and Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park, and Waterdown branches resume on Tuesday, September 2. They will be open after-hours Mondays-Thursdays from 8 pm to Midnight. www.hpl.ca/study-halls

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 2:15pm

Bookmobile Stop Modified

Due to campus events, McMaster University's Bookmobile Visits for Tuesdays, August 26 and September 2 (3:30-4:30 pm) have been cancelled. Service is expected to resume on Tuesday, September 9. Thank you for your understanding.

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile

Nearest Branches:

Bookmobile

Bookmobile Stop:

McMaster

Published:

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 12:00pm

Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Affected Branch: Carlisle Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

Published:

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 10:15am

Turner Park - Rymal Road Entrance Unavailable

The Rymal Road entrance to the facility will be unavailable today due to an event at the YMCA. Access to the parking lot, accessible parking spaces, back entrance, and external drop box remains available. Thank you for your patience.

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Affected Branch: Turner Park Branch

Nearest Branches:

Mount Hope Branch

Sherwood Branch

Terryberry Branch

Published:

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 2:30pm

Turner Park - Mid-Day Fire Drill, September 3

Due to a mid-day fire drill, Turner Park Branch and Les Chater Family YMCA are closed for a fire drill from noon-1 pm. Thank you for your patience.

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Affected Branch: Turner Park Branch

Nearest Branches:

Mount Hope Branch

Sherwood Branch

Terryberry Branch

Published:

Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 1:00pm

Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 10)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.

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Affected Branch: Kenilworth Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Parkdale Branch

Sherwood Branch

Published:

Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

Home Library Service - Participant Application Form

It may take 4-6 weeks from the time of application to first delivery. Please contact the Home Library Service at 905-546-3222 or hls@hpl.ca to inquire about the status of an application.

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Residence/Assisted Living Facility

Address *

Apartment/Unit #

if applicable

City *

Postal Code *

Date of Birth *

Month

Day

Year

Phone Number *

Email Address

Declaration of Eligibility

I declare that I am a resident of the City of Hamilton. I have an illness, injury or disability that prevents me from visiting the library in person or carrying library materials. I have been homebound or institutionalized for three (3) months or more.
I agree to be responsible for any loss or damage of library materials delivered to me as a result of this application and agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the Hamilton Public LIbrary Board.

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Alternate Contact Person

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Preferences

We keep a record of your reading preferences and the library materials you have borrowed in order to provide better service to you. This list and your personal information are kept confidential and are not shared.

Do we have your permission to keep this information in our files and/or computer? If you choose "no," you could receive materials that have been previously delivered to you. *

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Some library material may contain content that may offend. Please choose any that you WILL accept:

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Favourite Authors/Musicians/Actors

_{Personal information contained on this form is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990. MFIPPA\Regulations 29. The information collected will be used in the process of the library’s business. Questions regarding the collection and use of personal information can be directed to: Chief Librarian, Hamilton Public Library, P.O. Box 2700, Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4.}

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