Central Library: Main Elevator Out of Order
One of the main elevators at Central Library is currently out of order. Estimated time of disruption is unknown. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Library Services Update
HPL is recovering from the City of Hamilton's cybersecurity-related incident, which began Sunday February 25 and continues today. Learn more.
- Public computers are available at all branches. JAWS (Job Access With Speech) computers are not available.
- Printing is available at all branches.
- Photocopying and scanning is available at all branches except at Westdale & Concession.
- Public Wi-Fi is available at all branches.
- Makerspace services are available at select locations.
Contact Library Staff at 289-779-7588, hpl.ca or askus@hpl.ca. Check hpl.ca/events for programs and hpl.ca/hours for open hours.
Interlibrary Loan Request Form
ILLO service continues to be on pause while we transition to a new request processing system. We apologize for the inconvenience.
What is Interlibrary Loan?
If HPL does not own a copy of an item that a customer needs, the customer can request that we borrow the item from another library in Ontario or Canada.
Are there any restrictions?
We are unable to provide the following types of materials:
- New Books (24 Months); Bestsellers
- Rare And Fragile Books
- DVDs, Blu-rays and Games
Any item that is available for less than $5.00 through Amazon.caArticles that are available full-text through our online resources- eBooks and online resources
Please note the following limitations:
- A limit of five (5) member requests per month
- One title per request form.
- These requests usually take approximately four to six weeks to fill, and requests filled from outside of Ontario often take longer
- We cannot guarantee fulfillment by a certain date.
- Items borrowed through interlibrary loan cannot be renewed.
- Late and Replacement fees still apply to Interlibrary Loan material ($1.00 per day and $25.00 replacement fee.)
