The Millgrove visit on Saturday, December 13, from 3:30 to 4 pm is cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Modified Bookmobile Service
Published:
Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Printing Unavailable at Westdale Branch
Printing is not working at Westdale Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
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Published:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - 10:30am
Study Halls - Holiday Break
Study Halls will be paused from Friday, December 19, and resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.
www.hpl.ca/study-halls
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:15am
Telephone Service - Technical Issues
Please note that the 905-546-3200 main line is experiencing technical issues today, Monday, December 8. Members can still reach Staff at 289-779-7588 or by email or through chat online. We are working quickly to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 8, 2025 - 7:30pm
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
Naming Opportunities Policy
Naming a room or facility after an individual or organization
Requests for naming a room after an individual must be directed to the Hamilton Public Library Board in writing.
The letter of request shall include a short biography of the honouree, lasting contributions to the Hamilton Public Library, community involvement, and a description of exceptional achievements as appropriate (e.g. philanthropy, leadership, professional excellence, distinguishing honours).
The letter will be reviewed by the Library Board, and, if required, an assessment of the request will be prepared by the Director of Finance & Facilities, in consultation with HPL’s Senior Leadership Team. Included in the assessment will be a report on the physical condition of the room or facility to ensure that it will project a positive image of the individual or organization.
If approved, the Library Board will make a recommendation for acceptance of the request and respond to the nominator in writing. To proceed with the naming opportunity, the Director of Finance and Facilities will be authorized to initiate the following actions:
- Determine specific placement of a plaque/signage for the designated room/facility
- Prepare draft wording and a cost estimate to produce a plaque/signage
- When final copy and design is approved by the nominator, produce and install the plaque/signage
- Determine what type of ceremony/reception, if any, is to accompany installation of the signage/plaque in recognition of the naming (or, in some cases, re-naming)
