The accessible door wave to open function is not working at Carlisle Branch. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
Published:
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - 1:30pm
Valley Park Community Centre Closure
From March 23 until April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations, reopening April 13. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026.
Valley Park Branch will remain open during the renovations for your library needs.
Published:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11:00am
Concession Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Concession Branch's Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Seating may be limited at times. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Central Library - Living Room Renovation Preparation
Starting Tuesday February 10, the First Floor Living Room is closed due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-4. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Please note the following Bookmobile visit updates.
Wednesday, March 4
St. Elizabeth Village: 1:15-1:45pm - Cancelled
Gemini: 2-2:30pm - Cancelled
Rosedale: 5-6:30pm - Cancelled
Friday, March 6
Winona: 11am-Noon - Cancelled
Queen Victora: 3-4pm - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, February 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Central Library - Sunday Hours Paused
Effective Sunday, February 1, Sunday service hours at Central Library will be paused.
Sunday Hours will continue at Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches from 1-5pm.
Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Accessibility Policy
Policy Details
Accessibility Plan and Report
The Hamilton Public Library endeavours to work with the City of Hamilton to complete and submit a Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Report. As of 2021, Hamilton Public Library has completed its Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Report independently from the City of Hamilton. The Multi-Year Accessibility Report details strategies, initiatives and activities to reach the organization’s goals of creating an accessible organization and delivering exceptional and accessible services. The document also reports on progress made during the year including measures the Library has taken to identify, remove and prevent physical and attitudinal obstacles and promote free movement of persons with disabilities in a manner that is consistent with regulations, standards or codes of practice. The report sets out measures and deliverables proposed for the year ahead. As the library reviews policies, practices and services accessibility for persons with disabilities will be considered.
Consultation and Feedback
The Hamilton Public Library will consult with members of the public and community stakeholders when considering or reviewing customer service practices, service delivery channels, types of services and new buildings or renovations to current buildings. Public meetings for the purpose of consultation will be advertised in advance, will be held in accessible locations and accessibility services will be provided when a request is received in advance of the meeting. HPL welcomes feedback about how it provides library services to persons with disabilities. This can be shared in person, in writing, by telephone or through our website.
Inquiries
Any inquiries related to this Policy or requests for documents related to this Policy may be directed to library employees at any public service point. Employees will respond as they are able and may refer the inquiry within the organization, including to the Chief Librarian.
Availability of Documents
This Policy and related procedures and forms and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Report will be available on the Library’s website. Additionally, a copy of this Policy and related procedures and forms will be provided in an accessible format upon request. No fees will be charged for the provision of documents required by this Policy.
