The accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Due to an all-day special event, the 4th Floor is closed on Saturday, October 25, from 8 am to 5 pm. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available for study and workspaces. www.hpl.ca/central
The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.
Monday, October 20
Ancaster Branch, 10 am
Tuesday, October 21
Central Library, 10 am
Sherwood Branch, 10 am
Thursday, October 23
Locke Branch, 10am
Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am
You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
Interlibrary Loan (ILLO) service will be temporarily paused starting Friday, September 26, due to continued negotiations between CUPW and Canada Post. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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.
Due to roof repair maintenance, the branch is temporarily closed until October 27. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale and Barton branches.
Commercial Photography and Filming
Hamilton Public Library aims to prevent disruption of Library services and protect the privacy of Library Members and Staff.
Members are welcome to take personal photos (selfies) or videos of themselves, friends, family, or Library spaces, providing the photos/videos do not include other Library users.
All non-personal photography and filming, including news media, are coordinated by the Library’s Communications Department.
Commercial photography or film requests: The Photography and Film Request Form for commercial or advertising purposes must be submitted in writing to the Communications Department at least three weeks before the photography or filming date. HPL works with the Hamilton Film Office on filming permits. This rule does not apply to news media filming or photographing HPL sites.
Staff may provide the Photography and Film Request Form in advance to the requester. Please send the completed form to the Communications Department.
Please direct any additional questions about a photography or film request to the Communications department.
Review the Policy for more information.