Taxes Now Listed Separately on Items and Services
Starting today, February 25, applicable taxes are now added and displayed separately on sale items, including HPL Shop, Makerspace and Local History and Archives items and services. Member receipts show the tax charged for each item. Black-and-white and color copying/printing remain tax-included.
Mount Hope Branch Public Washroom Out of Order
Due to plumbing issues, the washrooms will be unavailable today, Monday, February 24. The estimated duration of the disruption is unknown. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Central and Turner Park Branch - Large Format Printer Unavailable
The large format printer in the Makerspace is currently unavailable. Please utilize our other Makerspace locations if needed. We will advise once it is restored to service.
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.
Mount Hope Branch Renovation Project
Update: April 2023
The Hamilton Public Library Board has agreed to take $1 million from its capital projects reserve fund to help pay for the renovation and an updated design of the Mount Hope Branch. The Branch relocated to its current location at the front of the Mount Hope Community Hall at 3027 Homestead Drive. In the proposed feasibility designs, the existing north entry vestibule and exterior ramp will be removed to allow for an increased total space of approximately 2,350 square feet, in comparison to the current 2,230 square feet. This extra space will allow for desirable amenities, including two separate Study areas, a larger Children's Department separate from the Adult and Teen area, more public computers, a centrally located Circulation Desk, a new universal washroom, and more shelving units.
There is an accessible elevator at the rear of the building where the parking lot is located, and there are accessible washrooms. The building, including the addition of the elevator, was renovated in 2017.
Stay up-to-date with the latest renovation developments with The Hamilton Spectator articles:
Expansion of small Mount Hope library has residents mighty glad | TheSpec.com
Hamilton library board officials say cost for renovating Mount Hope branch is about $5.2 million
