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 and 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.
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
The one-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit aims to help low-income renters with the cost of renting. You may be eligible for a tax-free one-time payment of $500 if your income and the amount you pay on rent qualify. Eligibility is based on the amount of rent you paid and maximum income of $20,000 for individuals. You do not have to file this year’s tax return to apply for this.
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.
Saturday March 9 | 10-4pm |Terryberry | Drop In
Saturday March 16 | 9:30-3pm | Central | Drop In
Tuesday March 19 | 9:30-3pm |Concession | Registration
Wednesday March 20 | 9:30-3pm | Valley Park | Registration
Thursday March 21 | 9:30-3pm | Turner Park | Registration
Saturday March 23 | 10-4pm | Terryberry | Drop In
Monday March 25 | 9:30-3pm | Sherwood | Registration
Thursday March 28 | 10-6pm | Central | Registration
Saturday April 6 | 10-4pm | Red Hill | Drop In
Monday April 8 | 9:30-3pm | Dundas | Registration *(Rescheduled to April 11)
Wednesday April 10 | 9:30-3pm | Valley Park | Registration
Saturday April 13 | 10-4pm | Barton | Drop In
Monday April 15 | 9:30-3pm | Barton | Registration
Tuesday April 16 | 9:30-3pm | Concession | Registration
Wednesday April 17 | 9:30-3pm | Red Hill | Registration
Thursday April 18 | 9:30-3pm | Turner Park | Registration
Saturday April 20 | 10-4pm | Barton | Drop In
Monday April 22 | 9:30-3pm | Red Hill | Registration
Thursday April 25 | 10-6pm | Central | Registration
Saturday April 27 | 10-4pm | Central | Drop In
