The Red Book search is not working. We aim to restore the service soon. Thank you for your patience.
Red Book Search Is Currently Unavailable
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 3:45pm
Ancaster Branch Without Power
Ancaster Branch is experiencing a power outage. There are no accessible bathrooms, elevator, internet, access through the back door, or public computers. There is limited lighting. The branch is open with limited services.
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Published:
Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 2:45pm
Barton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Barton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
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Published:
Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 1:30pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
The Greencedar (295 Greencedar Drive, 4-5 pm) visit is cancelled today, Tuesday, October 28, due to vehicle maintenance. Regular service is expected to return next week. Thank you for your understanding.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - 1:00pm
Kenilworth Branch Reopening
The Kenilworth Branch has reopened today, Monday, October 27. Please note that there is limited parking, and noise disruptions may occur this week as the final touches are made to the renovations. Thank you for your understanding.
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Published:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Central Library - Fourth Floor Closure
The 4th Floor is closed on Thursday, October 30 from 4-8pm for a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available with study and work spaces.
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Published:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings
The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.
Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am
Monday November 3
Saltfleet Branch, 9:30am
Friday, November 7
Terryberry Branch, 10am
Monday, November 10
Concession Branch, 10am
Thursday, November 13
Binbrook Branch, 10am
Friday, November 14
Valley Park Branch, 10am
You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
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
Digital Reproduction Requests
Local History and Archives has a unique collection of over three million images chronicling the history of Hamilton and surrounding areas dating from the mid-1800s. High-resolution copies are available for purchase for personal and commercial use.
To order reproductions, please download and complete a Digital Request form. Save and attach the completed form and submit it via email to askus@hpl.ca. You can also print this document and submit it in person at the Local History and Archives Information desk.
For assistance in selecting images or completing the form, contact staff at askus@hpl.ca.
Below is an overview of the process.
Requesting Digital Reproductions at Local History and Archives
All prices are subject to applicable taxes.
|
Type |
Cost |
|
Non Commercial Use |
$25 per item |
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Commercial Use |
$45 per item |
Details:
- For image reproduction requests, up to 600 dpi JPEG files are normally provided. Up to 1200 dpi TIFF is available upon request.
- Images can be delivered by email or on USB, to be picked up in person at Central Library.
- Print reproductions are not available. You can print large format images at our Makerspaces.
- Orders typically take 7-14 days to complete. Large orders, or images that are not already digitized may take longer, subject to Staff capacity.
Copyright:
It is the recipient’s obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other use restrictions (such as donor restrictions, privacy rights, publicity rights, licensing and trademarks) when using, publishing or otherwise distributing materials received from Hamilton Public Library. Additional fees, set by the copyright or intellectual property owner, may apply and would be negotiated directly with them.
Payment:
All image orders must be paid in full before digital image files are released.
Payments can be made by Visa / Mastercard / debit card at Central Library or over the phone after an invoice is issued.
Signed order forms can be submitted by email to askus@hpl.ca (preferred) or in person at Local History and Archives, at Central Library.
