The accessible washroom at Barton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
The following eResources have been recently discontinued in our HPL collections: Novelist, Summa, Summa Kids, and Northstar Digital Literacy. Please visit www.hpl.ca/articles/read-watch-listen for our full listing of online resources for your next read, watch, listen and/or learn.
The accessibility door at Waterdown Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies.
Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.
Bring back your borrowed library items within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
Psychology Month

Every February is Psychology Month. Hamilton Public Library has collected valuable book lists about mental health and wellness topics.
Search health and wellness resources for individuals and families recommended by HPL Staff.
For Adults:
- Panic Attacks
- Anxiety
- Childhood Anxiety
- Adult Anxiety
- Childhood Mood
- Coping After Trauma
- Depression
- Eating and Body Image
- Hoarding
- OCD
- Social Anxiety and Shyness
- Stress Management







