The accessibility door at Waterdown Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Waterdown Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
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Published:
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
The following Bookmobile stops have modified schedules on Tuesday December 30, 2025.
The Greencedar stop at 4:00pm-5:00pm is temporarily changed to 4:00pm-4:30pm
The Mountview stop at 5:30pm-6:30pm is temporarily changed to 4:45pm-5:30pm
The Mountview stop at 5:30pm-6:30pm is temporarily changed to 4:45pm-5:30pm
Published:
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 9:30am
HPL Branches- December 30 Hours
All branches close early on Tuesday, December 30 at 6:00 PM (*with the exception of Carlisle, Freelton, Greensville, and Mount Hope) for holiday-adjusted hours. This includes branches with Extended Access.
*Carlisle- 10am - 3pm
Freelton- 9am - 2pm
Greensville- 9am - 2pm
Mount Hope- 10am - 3pm
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Published:
Monday, December 29, 2025 - 8:00am
Central Library Makerspace - White Vinyl Unavailable
The Makerspace at Central Library is currently out of white vinyl for printing. Members needing white vinyl can visit the Dundas or Valley Park branch Makerspaces, which are the closest locations with white vinyl currently available.
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Published:
Saturday, December 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Barton Branch Closure - January 7
Due to maintenance, the Barton Branch will be closed on Wednesday, January, 7. Please visit Central Library or Kenilworth Branch for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
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Published:
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - 11:45am
Printing, Photocopying and Scanning Unavailable at Westdale Branch
Printing, photocopying and scanning are working at Westdale Branch. We're working to get these working again as soon as possible.
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Published:
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 - 3:30pm
Printing Updates
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.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Service - Holiday Schedule
Bookmobile is off the road December 31, and January 1st. Visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for our Holiday Schedule.
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Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 9:00am
Central Library, Fourth Floor Closure: Friday, January 2
Due to the setup for the Noon Hour Concert, the Fourth Floor at Central Library will be closed on Friday, January 2. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 have spaces to work and study.
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Published:
Friday, December 19, 2025 - 5:00pm
All Branches Closed for New Years Day
All branches close on Thursday January 1 for New Years Day. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed for Boxing Day
All branches close on Friday, December 26, 2025 for Boxing Day . This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
December 31, New Year's Eve - Early Closure
All HPL Branches close early on Wednesday, December 31 at 1pm. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
Study Halls - Holiday Break
Branch Study Halls are paused Friday, December 19, 2025 through Monday, January 5, 2026. Central Library Study Hall hours resume Spring 2026.
www.hpl.ca/study-halls
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:15am
Replacement and Damage Fees
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.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Member and Service Commitment
At Hamilton Public Library, our goal is to deliver an exceptional library experience for our library users. Library employees commit to:
- Provide professional, knowledgeable and quality customer service.
- Be engaged with our members and our community. We welcome feedback to continually improve our services, programs and spaces.
- Strive to meet the expectations of our members for timely delivery of materials and provisions of relevant services and programs. We are lifelong learners and ready to provide our members with informed answers and appropriate referrals. We do not provide advice, interpretation or advocacy especially when dealing with questions which may require professional expertise.
- Provide welcoming and inclusive spaces and be sensitive to the individual needs of our members. We maintain confidentiality and privacy of our members. Everyone has the right to enjoy the services of the Hamilton Public Library.
As a Member of the Hamilton Public Library, we ask you to:
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Be courteous and respectful Please minimize disturbance to others and use respectful language and conduct at all times. Be mindful of personal hygiene and always wear appropriate attire, including shirt and footwear.
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Follow library policies and procedures. Employees make every effort to apply these library rules in a fair, dignified and positive manner for the benefit of all. You can assist by providing the library with your up-to-date contact information as well as offering comments and feedback on our service.
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Treat library materials, resources and spaces with care and respect. Please keep library materials clean and in good condition so that they may be enjoyed again. When visiting the library, please use resources and spaces for their intended purpose to ensure a positive experience for all.
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Be responsible for those in your care. Do not leave a child or vulnerable person unattended. Supervise all individuals for whom you are responsible.
Failure to comply with the Member Code of Conduct may result in a suspension of Library privileges.
Relevant Legislation: Child and Family Services Act; Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act; Human Rights Code; Public Libraries Act; Children's Aid Society of Hamilton; Catholic Children's Aid Society of Hamilton
