Due to mechanical issues, the following Bookmobile visits are cancelled today, Wednesday, November 26. Service is expected to return next week. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Due to IT maintenance, the Guest WiFi is unavailable today, Wednesday, November 26.
The wave to open function on the accessible entrance door is also out of order today.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Due to a transformer replacement, there will be a power interruption on Thursday, November 27 starting at 4:30am until 9am. Guest WiFi will not be available.
Due to the Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade route, Stoney Creek Branch's parking lot will be unavailable from 9am-3pm on Saturday, December 6. We apologize for the inconvenience.
On Wednesday, November 26, there will be a guest WiFi disruption as upgrade maintenance will take place. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Extended Access at Freelton Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
The Large Format Printer is not working at Dundas Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
Please note the Bookmobile will be attending the following community events.
Saturday, November 29:
Saturday, December 6:
The following locations will open later than scheduled to allow for Staff training drills.
Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm
Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am
Please visit nearby branches. www.hpl.ca/hours
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.
The Hamilton Public Library does not accept material donations. However, there are agencies, thrift stores, hospitals and care facilities that do. Those marked with an asterisk (*) can arrange for pick-up of materials.
Neighbour To Neighbour Centre
28 Athens St., Hamilton
905-574-1334
Paperbacks, hardcovers, recent magazines, CDs, DVDs, puzzles. Not accepting encyclopedias, dictionaries, textbooks, or VHS/cassette tapes.
Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy*
905-522-2928
Call to arrange for pickup of materials. Limit of 10 bags/boxes.
St. Vincent De Paul Society*
200 Parkdale Ave. N., Hamilton
905-549-3902
Call to arrange for pickup of materials. Accepts all books (especially children’s books), as well as DVDs.
Victoria Gardens Long Term Care Centre
176 Victoria Ave. N., Hamilton
905-527-9111
Accepts large print books and audiobooks only.
The Wellington Long-Term Care and Retirement Community
1430 Upper Wellington St., Hamilton
905-385-2111
Accepts large-print books and audio books only.
Wentworth Heights Retirement Community
1620 Upper Wentworth St., Hamilton
905-575-4735
Accepts large-print books.
Call Hamilton Health Sciences sites at 905-521-2100 and ask for the Volunteer Resources Office to determine what is currently being accepted at a given location.
