Bookmobile Stops Cancelled

All Bookmobile visits are cancelled on Saturday, January 3. Regular service visits resume Monday, January 5. www.hpl.ca/bookmobile

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile

Nearest Branches:

Bookmobile

Published:

Friday, January 2, 2026 - 2:00pm

Bookmobile Service Modification

Due to mechanical issues, the Winona (11 am-Noon) and Maplewood (2:30-4 pm) visits are cancelled today, Friday, January 2. Queen Victoria visit is also cancelled. Service is expected to resume next week. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile

Nearest Branches:

Bookmobile

Bookmobile Stop:

Maplewood

Winona

Published:

Friday, January 2, 2026 - 10:00am

Waterdown Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Waterdown Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Affected Branch: Waterdown Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Dundas Branch

Westdale Branch

Published:

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 12:00pm

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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Affected Branch: Barton Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Concession Branch

Kenilworth Branch

Published:

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - 11:45am

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

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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Affected Branch: Central Library

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

Published:

Friday, December 19, 2025 - 5:00pm

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

HPL Exhibition Application Form

Hamilton Public Library accepts exhibition applications. Please note that submissions will be reviewed based on Hamilton Public Library’s strategic priorities and in accordance with established policies, specifically HPL’s Exhibitions strategy. Exhibition applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however due to exhibition timelines and staff capacity, applicants will only be contacted if there is interest in moving forward with the proposed exhibition.

If you have specific questions about the application form, please contact askus@hpl.ca.

I have read the Exhibitions strategy

I have read the Exhibitions strategy *

Yes

Contact Information

Name *

Email *

Phone Number *

Address *

Website

Select Exhibition Type

What type of exhibition are you submitting an application for? *

Artistic Exhibition (Professional – Group or Solo)

Artistic Exhibition (Community or Educational Organization and Institution)

Traveling Interpretive Exhibition (External Institution)

Co-planned Exhibition

Artistic Exhibition (Professional – Group or Solo)

Title of Exhibition *

Detailed description of exhibition (Medium and theme of works to be exhibited, number of pieces to be installed, purpose of exhibit) *

How does the exhibition meet the selection criteria as outlined in the Exhibitions strategy? *

Why will this exhibition be of interest to the community? *

Name(s) of participating artist(s) *

Artist Biography (If multiple artists please upload a file with all artist biographies) *

Artist Statement (If multiple artists, please upload a file with all artist statements) *

Representative images (3-5 for solo, one per artist for group) *

Please name each image file with the following information: Title - Artist - Year - Measurement in cm - Medium Examples: Starry Night - Vincent van Gogh - 1889 - 73.7x92.1 - Oil David Michelangelo - 1504 - 517x199 - Marble

Exhibition programming – please provide at least one programming idea that you would like to accompany this exhibit (ex. artist talk, workshop, guest speakers) *

Artistic Exhibition (Community or Educational Organizations and Institutions)

Type of Community or Educational Organization and Institution *

Organization or Institution *

Organization or Institution Email *

Organization or Institution Phone *

Organization or Institution Address *

Organization or Institution Website

Please describe your organization or institution *

Does the organization or institution have an existing partnership with HPL? *

Yes

No

If yes, who is your main HPL point of contact?

If no, please review HPL's Working With Us Policy

I have read and understand HPL's Working With Us Policy

Exhibition Information

Title of Exhibition *

Detailed description of exhibition (medium and theme of works to be exhibited, number of pieces to be installed, purpose of exhibit, why the works were created, etc,) *

Why will this exhibition be of interest to the community? *

How would this exhibition provide value for or support the goals of your organization or institution? *

Representative images (3-5 examples of works) *

Please name each image file with the following information: Title - Artist - Year - Measurement in cm - Medium Examples: Starry Night - Vincent van Gogh - 1889 - 73.7x92.1 - Oil David Michelangelo - 1504 - 517x199 - Marble

Traveling Interpretive Exhibition (External Organizing Institution)

Organizing Institution Information *

Museum (i.e. history, natural history)

Gallery (art history, contemporary art)

University\ College

Professional Organization

Nonprofit Organization

Other

Organization or Institution *

Organization/Institution Email *

Organization/Institution Phone *

Organization/Institution Address *

Organization/Institution Website *

Please describe your organization or institution (i.e. mission, mandate, and values) *

Does the organization or institution have an existing partnership with HPL? *

Yes

No

If yes, who is your main HPL point of contact?

If no, please review our Working With Us Policy

I have read and understand HPL's Working With Us Policy

Exhibition Information

Title of Exhibition *

Detailed description of exhibition (concept, purpose, goals) *

Description of target audience, educational objectives, and key messages of the exhibition *

How does the exhibition meet the selection criteria as outlined in the Exhibitions strategy? *

Why will this exhibition be of interest to the community? *

How could this exhibition be supplemented with HPL library or archival collections? *

What programs, events, and/or resources could accompany this exhibition? *

Please describe the interpretive method(s) and display format (i.e. pop-up banners, technology components, objects/artifacts, exhibition cases, free-standing, wall space) *

Representative images (minimum 5 images of exhibition in situ or significant components) *

Co-Planned Exhibition

Partner Information *

Individual (i.e. collector, curator, researcher)

Cultural or heritage institution (i.e. museum, gallery, archive)

Educational Institution (i.e. university department, course, researcher acting in official capacity or as representative of the institution)

Nonprofit Organization (i.e. service club, society, community organization)

Organization or Institution

Organization or Institution Email

Organization or Institution Phone

Organization or Institution Address

Organization or Institution Website

Please describe your organization or institution (i.e. mission, mandate, and values) *

Does the organization or institution have an existing partnership with HPL? *

Yes

No

If yes, who is your main HPL point of contact? *

If no, please review HPL's Working With Us Policy

I have read and understand HPL's Working With Us Policy

Exhibition Proposal

Working title of exhibition *

Detailed description of proposed exhibition (concept, purpose, goals, size and scope of exhibition) *

Description of target audience, learning outcomes, and key messages of the exhibition *

How does the exhibition meet the selection criteria as outlined in the Exhibitions strategy? *

Why will this exhibition be of interest to the community? *

How will you work with and/or include HPL library or archival collections? (Please identify specific collections, fonds, items, or research topics/questions) *

Please identify anticipated resources, services, or staff time being requested of HPL (i.e. research assistance, interpretive planning, graphic design, printing, facilities, promotion) *

Provide an estimate budget for this exhibition (Please identify confirmed and projected funding sources, and any in-cash costs or fees being requested of HPL) *

What is your envisioned timeline? (Please identify any key dates to consider) *

Exhibition Logistics

Potential dates and/ or duration of the exhibition *

Scheduling constraints (i.e. confirmed bookings, availability) *

Size of exhibition (i.e. number of panels, height, weight of components) *

Minimum size of space required for exhibition *

Other space requirements (i.e. electrical outlets, number of walls needed, equipment) *

Who is responsible for shipping arrangements and cost? *

Organizing Institution

Hamilton Public Library

Third Party

Third Party *

Detailed costs or fees being requested of Hamilton Public Library *

Submission Details

Please ensure that all fields are fully completed to the best of your ability; while some specifics may change, applications that are incomplete or lack sufficient detail to review will not be considered. All exhibitions are subject to Conditions of Exhibitions, as amended from time to time, and detailed in a formal contract or memorandum of understanding prior to final approval. All potential exhibitors are thanked for submitting their application, however Hamilton Public Library does not have the resources to host all exhibitions or to contact all applicants.

Submission Details *

Yes

Please check the following box to acknowledge that you have read the Submission Details.

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