Bookmobile Service Modifications

Due to mechanical issues, the following Bookmobile visits are cancelled today, Wednesday, November 26. Service is expected to return next week. We apologize for the inconvenience.

  • Garth: 12:30pm-1pm 
  • St. Elizabeth Village: 1:15pm-1:45pm 
  • Gemini: 2pm-2:30pm
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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Published:
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - 2:30pm
Carlisle Branch Disruptions

Due to IT maintenance, the Guest WiFi is unavailable today, Wednesday, November 26. 

The wave to open function on the accessible entrance door is also out of order today.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Published:
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - 11:30am
Dundas Branch: Power Outage

Due to a transformer replacement, there will be a power interruption on Thursday, November 27 starting at 4:30am until 9am. Guest WiFi will not be available. 

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Published:
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 2:45pm
Stoney Creek Branch: Parking Lot Disruption

Due to the Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade route, Stoney Creek Branch's parking lot will be unavailable from 9am-3pm on Saturday, December 6. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Published:
Monday, November 24, 2025 - 9:00am
Freelton Branch Network Unavailable

On Wednesday, November 26, there will be a guest WiFi disruption as upgrade maintenance will take place. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

Published:
Friday, November 21, 2025 - 1:00pm
Large Format Printer Currently Unavailable

The Large Format Printer is not working at Dundas Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

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Published:
Friday, November 14, 2025 - 4:30pm
Bookmobile Service Modification

Please note the Bookmobile will be attending the following community events.

Saturday, November 29: 

  • Hess Village Winter Market, 10:30am-4:30pm
  • Regular Saturday Visits cancelled for both dates. 

Saturday, December 6:

  • Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade 2-4pm
  • Millgrove Visit is cancelled.
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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Published:
Friday, November 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings 

The following locations will open later than scheduled to allow for Staff training drills. 

Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm

Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am

Please visit nearby branches. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
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

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At Hamilton Public Library, our goal is to deliver an exceptional library experience for our library users. Library employees commit to: 

  1. Provide professional, knowledgeable and quality customer service.
  2. Be engaged with our members and our community. We welcome feedback to continually improve our services, programs and spaces.
  3. 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.
  4. 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:

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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