Dundas and Turner Park Branches - Period Promise Campaign
From April 15 - May 31, you may drop off menstruation products at the Dundas and Turner Park branches which are community collection locations. For more information, please visit www.uwhh.ca/periodpromise.
Solar Eclipse Glasses - Return to HPL Branches
If you would like to donate your ISO safety solar eclipse glasses, return them to any HPL Branch or Bookmobile visit. HPL and McMaster University have teamed up with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Hamilton Centre to collect and redistribute. Thank you for returning your glasses.
Phishing Scheme
Please be aware of online phishing attempts impersonating Hamilton Public Library and Library Staff. HPL does not solicit paid freelance opportunities through social media or other messaging applications. HPL does not request personal or banking information through social media or require financial compensation when reviewing job applications. Please report phishing schemes to communications@hpl.ca. If you think you are a victim of fraud, please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
Branch Meeting Room Rentals
Please note, room rental reservations are unavailable until January 2025. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Meeting Rooms are available for rent to groups and organizations on a cost recovery basis. There is a basic rental rate per 4 hour period for each room. No setup or equipment is provided. Groups using meeting rooms in branch libraries are responsible for setting up the room and returning it to its original condition. For a full list of terms and conditions please see the Program Room & Rentable Space Policy.
Branch Meeting Room Rental Fees
Meetings Rooms are available to rent at these branch locations below.
- Sherwood Branch A-B
- 100 person capacity
- Regular Rate: $85
- Not-for-Profit Rate: $60
- Red Hill Branch
- 50 person capacity
- Regular Rate: $80
- Not-for-Profit Rate: $50
- Westdale Branch
- 50 person capacity
- Regular Rate: $80
- Not-for-Profit Rate: $50
- Valley Park Branch A-B
- 118 person capacity
- Room A - $150 for four hours
- Room B - $150 for four hours
- Room A/B - $300 for four hours
13% HST is added to the above fee schedule
Payment can be made by credit card (MasterCard or Visa), Interac, cash or cheque.
Room bookings are scheduled in 4-hour blocks. Bookings spanning over 4 hours are charged for 2 bookings, over 8 hours are charged for 3 bookings.
Charges & Cancellations: Payment is due in full at the time of booking. Two (2) weeks (10 business days) written notice is required to cancel a room booking. A full refund will be provided if appropriate notice is given.