The HPL App and HPL Catalogue are not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Thank you for your patience.
HPLApp and HPL Catalogue are Unavailable
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton
Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.
Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Friday July 11. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning.
For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 11:00am
Concession Branch Accessible Parking Spot not available
Accessible Parking Spot not available. We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
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Published:
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 10:15am
Locke Branch - Filming
Filming will take place near the Locke Branch from July 13 to 16, which will impact traffic flow and parking. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- North side of Homewood Avenue between Lockes Street South and Kent Street
- North/South side of Stanley Avenue
- East side of Kent Street between Stanley Avenue and Homewood Avenue
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Published:
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 8:00am
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order
The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
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Published:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume
Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available
The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.
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Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
Library Spaces and Room Rentals
Library Spaces: 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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Dundas
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Parkdale
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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 10 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.
Privacy-On-Demand Spaces (PODs) – Central Library
HPL offers single-occupancy and four-person PODs to study, work and meet at Central Library’s first and second floors. PODs provide a sound-proof work environment with chairs, work surfaces, Wi-Fi connection and USB/power outlets.
PODs are currently available on a first-come, first-serve basis. To make a reservation, please call, email or chat with Staff, visit a Branch or book online.
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
Meeting room rentals are currently on pause as HPL prioritizes library spaces for free programming and community use.
When rentals resume, priority will be given to library programming and City and community partners with civic, educational and cultural goals. For future reference, please review HPL’s Working with Us Policy to learn about room booking guidelines, fees and library partnerships.
Updated: June 2025
