Lynden Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at the Lynden branch is out of order. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Locke Branch - Filming in the Area
From January 28 to February 7, filming will take place in the vicinity of the Melrose United Church on Homewood Avenue. This will impact side street parking when visiting our branch location. Thank you for your patience.
Phishing Scheme
Please be aware of online phishing attempts impersonating Hamilton Public Library and Library Staff. HPL does not solicit paid freelance opportunities through social media or other messaging applications. HPL does not request personal or banking information through social media or require financial compensation when reviewing job applications. Please report phishing schemes to communications@hpl.ca. If you think you are a victim of fraud, please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
Library Services Update
- JAWS (Job Access With Speech) computers are not available.
- Photocopying and scanning services are available at all branches. Print on the Go is currently not available.
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.
Free Tax Return Filing Services
Tax season is upon us. To help make the task of filing your return easier, trained volunteers from the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program and Social Planning and Research Council offer free drop-in and by-appointment tax clinics for eligible individuals and families with modest income (see the chart below) at select Hamilton Public Library branches. Clinics run in March and April to meet the April 30 filing deadline.
This year all clinics are in person. There is no drop-off service.
Important: Canada Housing Benefit
Canada Housing Benefits are not administered through the tax return filing process. Information on various housing benefits, depending on your specific situation is contained on the City of Hamilton Website. Phone numbers are provided for inquiries.
Visit canada.ca to apply through your Canada Revenue Agency account or apply online or by phone.
Modest Income Explained
Family Size
1 Person
2 People
3 People
4 People
5 People
More Than 5 People
Total Family Income
$35,000
$45,000
$47,500
$50,000
$52,500
$52,500+$2,500 per each additional person
These free tax services are not for individuals who are/have:
- Self-employed
- Business or rental income and expenses
- Capital gains or losses
- Employment expenses
- Interest income greater than $1,000
- Filed for bankruptcy or are deceased
This free tax filing service is a partnership with Hamilton Public Library, CPA Ontario, Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, McMaster University and Canada Revenue Agency.
- Concession - Tuesday, March 4, 9:30am-2:30pm - SPRC | Registration
- Sherwood - Thursday, March 6, 9:30am-2:30pm - SPRC | Registration
- Central - Saturday, March 8, 10am-4pm - McMaster
- Barton - Monday, March 10, 9:30am-2:30pm - SPRC | Registration
- Stoney Creek - Thursday, March 13, 9:30am-2:30pm - SPRC | Registration
- Barton - Saturday, March 15, 10am-4pm - McMaster
- Terryberry - Monday, March 17, 9:30am-12pm - SPRC | Registration
- Saltfleet - Tuesday, March 18, 9:30am-2:30pm - SPRC | Registration
- Terryberry - Saturday, March 22, 10am-4pm - McMaster
- Central - Thursday, March 27, 9:30am-2:30pm - SPRC | Registration
- Dundas - Saturday, March 29, 10am-4pm - McMaster
- Dundas - Tuesday, April 1, 9:30am-2:30pm - SPRC | Registration
- Red Hill - Saturday, April 5, 10am-4pm - McMaster
- Terryberry - Monday, April 7, 9:30am-12pm - SPRC | Registration
- Concession - Thursday, April 10, 9:30am-2:30pm - SPRC | Registration
- Barton - Saturday, April 12, 10am-4pm - McMaster
- Barton - Monday, April 14, 9:30am-2:30pm - SPRC | Registration
- Red Hill - Tuesday, April 22, 9:30am-2:30pm - SPRC | Registration
- Central - Thursday, April 24, 9:30am-2:30pm - SPRC | Registration
- Central - Saturday, April 26, 10am-4pm - McMaster
- Red Hill - Tuesday, April 29, 9:30am-2:30pm - SPRC | Registration
- Central - Saturday, May 3, 10am-4pm - McMaster
