Due to online maintenance, Members can not access HPL's catalogue, online services and resources on Sunday, July 19 from 5am-10am. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
HPL Catalogue and Online Resources Not Available - Sunday, July 19
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Cool Places - Heat Alert in Place
The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated a Heat Warning beginning today, Monday, July 13. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning. All HPL Library locations are Cool Places. Stay hydrated, Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 9:30am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Wed, July 15:
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Helen Detwiler Cancelled
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 8:00am
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1st, partner library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via Overdrive. More to Borrow partner libraries will be offering Lucky Express (Skip the line) titles to their cardholders only. This will help manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in demand titles with a seven-day loan period, available with no wait.
Our partners will still be able to borrow titles from the rest of our collection.
www.hpl.ca/more-to-borrow
Published:
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:00am
What's Happening Guide Changes
The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library
Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Library Spaces and Room Rentals
Free Rooms to Meet, Study and Create
Hamilton Public Library offers a variety of free spaces for community use. Whether you're studying, working on a group project, hosting a quiet meeting or practicing piano, we have a space for you.
Available Spaces
Study Rooms
Study rooms are available at the following branches:
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Ancaster
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Binbrook
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Central Library (Privacy-On-Demand Spaces)
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Dundas
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Parkdale
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Sherwood
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Terryberry
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Turner Park
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Valley Park
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Waterdown
Rooms are free to use, available in two-hour blocks on a first-come, first-served basis. Rooms cannot be booked within 15 minutes of closing.
How to Book
Reserve online or contact staff by phone, email, chat or in person.
Online Booking Requirements
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A valid HPL library card is required for online bookings.
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Bookings can be made up to two weeks in advance, in two-hour time slots.
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Valid ID is accepted for in-person reservations.
Booking Guidelines
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One booking per person or group per day (one library card per group).
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Reservations are held for 15 minutes after the start time.
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Check in at the desk with your library card or photo ID—staff will unlock the room.
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You may stay longer if no one else has booked the room afterward.
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Rooms cannot be booked within 15 minutes of closing.
Modify or Cancel a Reservation
To cancel or modify an existing room booking, please use the online form available here: My Reservations - Hamilton Public Library
Piano Practice Room – Central Library
Central Library’s 2nd 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. To make a reservation up to two weeks in advance, please call, email or chat with Staff.
Meeting Room Rentals – Currently Unavailable to the Public
Meeting room rentals are not available to the general public. At this time, HPL prioritizes library spaces for free programming and community use.
For organizations interested in partnership opportunities, please review HPL’s Working with Us Policy.
Library Partners and City of Hamilton Departments
Room rentals remain available for official City and community partners with civic, educational, and cultural goals.
Updated: September 2025
