Room Rentals at HPL

Hamilton Public Library offers a variety of spaces to meet, work and study. Select meeting rooms are available for rental when not reserved for library business.

After Library programming is scheduled, priority for room reservations is given to City and community partners with civic, educational, and cultural goals. Please read our Working with Us Policy to learn about room booking guidelines, fees, and library partnerships.

Types of Rooms

Study Rooms

Study rooms are available in two-hour blocks on a first-come, first-served basis and are free of charge. Rooms close 15 minutes before the branch. For more information please call, email or chat with Staff or visit a Branch. 

Privacy On-Demand Spaces (PODS)

HPL offers single-occupancy and four-person PODs to study, work and meet at Central Library’s first and second floors.

PODs provide a sound-proof work environment with chairs, work surfaces, Wi-Fi connection and USB/power outlets.

PODs are currently available on a first-come, first-serve basis. To make a reservation please call, email or chat with Staff, visit a Branch or book online.

Piano Practice Room

Central Library’s second-floor Piano Room offers a quiet space for practice.

One-hour sessions are available during open hours, except for the last booking of the day, which is 45 minutes. The room is available for pre-booking. To make a reservation please call, email or chat with Staff, visit a Branch or book online.

Meeting Rooms

Meeting Room rentals at HPL are currently on pause. We are prioritizing our spaces to offer free programs to the public. Please check back in January 2025 for updates.