Digital microfilm readers are not available at Central library branch until further notice. We're working on a repair. In the meantime a single analog reader is available in the Local History and Archives Reading Room
Digital Microfilm Readers Are Currently Unavailable
Published:
Monday, May 25, 2026 - 12:00pm
SmartPay Service Not Available
HPL's online payment service is not working. We aim to restore it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 2:15pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Tuesday, June 2:
- McMaster University - Cancelled
Friday, June 5:
- Winona - Cancelled
- Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Saturday, June 6:
- All Regular Sites are Cancelled due to a Special Event
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Staff Professional Development Day - All Branches Closed
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 29, for Staff Professional Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access service is not available. Regular service hours resume on Saturday May 30.
Visit our Virtual Branch at hpl.ca for our online resources and collections.
Published:
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 12:00pm
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor
Renovations are currently underway for the 2nd Floor Central Children's Area. Programs are still being offered as scheduled and there is a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd Floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Construction is expected to be completed by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Sherwood Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd Floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st Floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Hamilton Public Library Policies
Library Board Core Position Statements
The Hamilton Public Library has policies on the following topics:
- Access and Security Control Policy
- Accessibility Policy
- Advocacy and Political Participation Policy
- Borrowing Policy
- Cash Handling Policy
- Chief Librarian/CEO Performance Appraisal Policy
- Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy
- Collections Policy
- Community Publicity Policy
- Community Publicity Procedure
- Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy
- Diversity and Inclusion Policy
- Donations, Sponsorships and Fundraising Policy
- Employee and Family Assistance Program Policy
- Intellectual Freedom Policy
- Library Service Hours Policy
- Local History and Archives Policy
- Member and Service Commitment
- Naming Opportunities Policy
- Photography and Filming Policy
- Privacy Policy for Library Members
- Records Management Policy
- Red Book Inclusion Policy and Terms of Use
- Refund Policy
- Rehiring Retirees
- Rules for Going In Camera
- Safety of Children in the Library
- Security Camera Policy
- Service Fees Policy
- Technology Use Policy for Library Members
- The Rights of Children and Youth in the Public Library Statement
- Working With Us Policy
