Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton

Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton December 13, 2025.

The temperature is expected to plummet below minus 15 Celsius. For warm place hours visit hpl.ca/hours.

For a list of shelters and health information visit www.hamilton.ca/cold.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Saturday, December 13, 2025 - 4:00pm

Binbrook Branch: Parking Lot Disruption

Due to the Binbrook Santa Claus Parade route, Binbrook Branch's parking lot will be unavailable from 1:30pm-4pm on Saturday, December 13. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Binbrook Branch

Nearest Branches:

Mount Hope Branch

Turner Park Branch

Valley Park Branch

Published:

Saturday, December 13, 2025 - 10:45am

Red Hill Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Red Hill Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

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Affected Branch: Red Hill Branch

Nearest Branches:

Kenilworth Branch

Parkdale Branch

Saltfleet Branch

Published:

Friday, December 12, 2025 - 3:15pm

Modified Bookmobile Service

The Millgrove visit on Saturday, December 13, from 3:30 to 4 pm is cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile

Nearest Branches:

Bookmobile

Bookmobile Stop:

Millgrove

Published:

Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Printing Unavailable at Westdale Branch

Printing is not working at Westdale Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

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Affected Branch: Westdale Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Locke Branch

Terryberry Branch

Published:

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - 10:30am

Study Halls - Holiday Break

Study Halls will be paused from Friday, December 19, and resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.

www.hpl.ca/study-halls

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:15am

Telephone Service - Technical Issues

Please note that the 905-546-3200 main line is experiencing technical issues today, Monday, December 8. Members can still reach Staff at 289-779-7588 or by email or through chat online. We are working quickly to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Monday, December 8, 2025 - 7:30pm

Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

AODA: Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities

The Hamilton Public Library wants to ensure all Members have a pleasant and successful library experience. We are committed to making library resources and services accessible to people with disabilities, their families and caregivers. Our services will be provided in a manner that respects the dignity and independence of persons with disabilities. We strive to make our services relevant, inclusive and responsive to community needs.

Accessibility for Individuals with a Disability - Hamilton Public Library Policy

Hamilton Public Library Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2022-2026

2023 Accessibility Compliance Report

Hamilton Public Library Accessibility Report 2012-2013

Feedback:

Hamilton Public Library welcomes your valuable comments, questions and suggestions about our services to persons with disabilities and persons with accessibility needs.

Feedback may be given by several means:

Electronically, via Contact Us, allows Members to provide feedback through email
In writing, comment forms are available at all locations and may be given to any Staff Member
By telephone, please call 289-779-7588
In person, any Staff Member will accept feedback from a Member and will follow up with a manager

Temporary Service Disruptions:

The Library will make reasonable effort to provide notice of planned or unplanned disruption of library services to the public, including information about the reason for the disruption, its anticipated duration and a description of alternative facilities or services, if any, that may be available. In the case of unplanned disruption, advance notice will not be possible. Notice will be given to the public by posting the information at a conspicuous place on affected premises and by posting notice on the Library website, and by such other method as is reasonable in the circumstances.