Construction work at Concession Branch

Loud construction inside Concession Branch on Wednesday, August 5, may impact your visit. Appologies for any inconvienence.

Published:

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 1:15pm

Bookmobile Schedule Modifications

Fri, Aug 7:

Due to driver availability, all Bookmobile visits are cancelled. Service is expected to resume next week.

Tues, Aug 18:

The 10:30-11am Visit to the Court at Rushdale is Cancelled

Sat, Aug 22:

Pride Hamilton (Visit Bookmobile 9:30am-4:30pm at Pier 4 Park - 64 Leander Dr.) - All Visits Cancelled (Stoney Creek Arena 10-11am, Riverdale 11:15am-12:15pm and Discovery Centre 2:30-4pm).

Published:

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 - 9:30am

Kenilworth Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

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

Published:

Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 5:45pm

New Loan Periods - Effective Monday, August 31

As of Monday, August 31, new loan periods will come into effect to shorten the wait time for popular hold items.

DVD Express - 3 days

DVDs and Blu-rays - 7 days (fiction, children's and languages)

Magazines - 7 days

Bestseller Express - 14 days

DVDs and Blu-rays - 14 days (non-fiction and TV series)

Books - 21 days

Music/Books on CD and Children's Express - 21 days

Please visit www.hpl.ca/borrowing for more details.

Published:

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - 2:30pm

Study Halls Pause for Summer Break

After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls

Published:

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm

HPL Adult Program Application Form

Hamilton Public Library’s programming committee is happy to take suggestions for programs. Have an idea you’d like to share with us? Please complete the form.

Please note that suggestions will be reviewed based on alignment with Hamilton Public Library’s strategic priorities and the cost of the suggested program. Programs promoting products or services will not be considered.

Downloadable Form - HPL Adult Program Application Form

Contact Information

Name *

Address *

City *

Postal Code *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Program Information

Program Title *

Age Range (if appicable)

Length of Program *

Can you present this program in multiple locations? *

Yes

No

Can you present this program in multiple locations?

Can you present this program in multiple locations? *

Yes

No

Program Description *

Please include a detailed program description. As a public institution, please note that presentations cannot include any form of solicitation. Thank you.

Programmer Bio *

References (i.e. past presentations) *

_{Personal information contained on this form is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990. MFIPPA\Regulations 29. The information collected will be used in the process of the library’s business. Questions regarding the collection and use of personal information can be directed to: Chief Librarian, Hamilton Public Library, P.O. Box 2700, Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4.}

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HPL Adult Program Application Form

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