Valley Park Closed Due to Water Main Break

Valley Park Branch is closed due to a nearby water main break. Study Hall is also cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience and aim to reopen as soon as possible.

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Affected Branch: Valley Park Branch

Nearest Branches:

Red Hill Branch

Saltfleet Branch

Sherwood Branch

Published:

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - 11:45am

Concession Branch's Children's Department Closure for Repair

Concession Branch's children's department will be closed on the morning of Monday, June 2nd for minor repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Concession Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Central Library

Sherwood Branch

Published:

Monday, May 26, 2025 - 2:15pm

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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Affected Branch: Mount Hope Branch

Nearest Branches:

Ancaster Branch

Terryberry Branch

Turner Park Branch

Published:

Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm

Construction Work at Sherwood Branch

The Sherwood Branch has following service limitations due to construction:

1st Floor closed to the public
2nd Floor collections (teen, children, and graphic novels) available
2nd Floor: Limited browsing of Express Adult Fic and Express DVDs
Holds pickup on the 2nd Floor
Reduced number of public computers on 2nd Floor
Printing and copying available on 2nd Floor
Seating is reduced
Parking, washroom and elevator access available

Please refer to hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program listings. Most programs will continue as normal on the 2nd Floor or in the basement.

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Affected Branch: Sherwood Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Concession Branch

Kenilworth Branch

Published:

Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 2:30pm

All Branches Closed - May 30, Staff Professional Development

All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 30 for Staff Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is not available. HPL's online card registration, catalogue and eResources are not available until 5pm due to scheduled maintenance. All branches reopen Saturday May 31.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Monday, May 12, 2025 - 8:00am

Turner Park Branch - Roof Repair

Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions are expected to continue until the end of June. Thank you for your patience.

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Affected Branch: Turner Park Branch

Nearest Branches:

Mount Hope Branch

Sherwood Branch

Terryberry Branch

Published:

Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am

Ancaster Branch - Temporary Relocation in May

Until Saturday May 31, the Ancaster Branch is temporarily relocated to the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The Wilson Street branch is closed for a roof and HVAC replacement and is expected to reopen on Monday June 2 at 9am.

www.hpl.ca/ancaster

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Affected Branch: Ancaster Branch

Nearest Branches:

Dundas Branch

Greensville Branch

Westdale Branch

Published:

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 11:00am

Central Library - Microfilm Machine

The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available, but it doesn't print. We aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Central Library

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

Published:

Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:30pm

Phishing Scheme

Please be aware of online phishing attempts impersonating Hamilton Public Library and Library Staff. HPL does not solicit paid freelance opportunities through social media or other messaging applications. HPL does not request personal or banking information through social media or require financial compensation when reviewing job applications. Please report phishing schemes to communications@hpl.ca. If you think you are a victim of fraud, please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am

Interlibrary Loan Request Form

What is Interlibrary Loan?

If HPL does not own a copy of an item that a member needs, the member can request that we borrow the item from another library in Ontario or Canada.

Are there any restrictions?

We are unable to provide the following types of materials:

New Books (24 Months); Bestsellers
Rare And Fragile Books
CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays and Games
Any item that is available for less than $5.00 through Amazon.ca
Articles that are available full-text through our online resources
eBooks and online resources

Please note the following limitations:

A limit of five (5) member requests per month
One title per request form.
These requests usually take approximately four to six weeks to fill, and requests filled from outside of Ontario often take longer
We cannot guarantee fulfillment by a certain date.
Items borrowed through interlibrary loan cannot be renewed.
Late and Replacement fees still apply to Interlibrary Loan material ($1.00 per day and $25.00 replacement fee.)

Please fill out all information below as accurately as possible to provide us with the best possible chance to fill your request. For more information, please contact your local branch.

I understand that Interlibrary Loan Material is subject to late and replacement fees. *

I understand that Interlibrary Loan Material is subject to late and replacement fees.

Last Name *

First Name *

Library Card Barcode Number *

Pickup Location *

Bookmobile Stop

Email

Primary Phone *

Secondary Phone

Request Type

Request Type *

Book

Microfilm

Format

Format *

Book

Audiobook

Playaway

Additional Information

Title *

Author *

ISBN

Year of Publication

Additional Information

Microfilm Title *

Microfilm Number *

Microfilm Reel Number *

Journal Title *

Journal Date *

Journal Volume, Issue, Numbers

Title of Album *

Artist *

Title *

Actors and/or Director

Release Date

Article Title *

Article Author

Article Pages

Additional Information

Authorization for Charges

Authorization for Charges *

No Charge Authorized

Authorize Charges up to $30

Important: We do everything we can to fill requests at no charge, but there is cost involved for some transactions that we must pass along to the customer. If you choose the "no charge authorized" option, the transaction will be cancelled if there is any cost involved. If you choose the "authorize charges" option, you are agreeing to pay for any charges associated with this request up to $30. If the request is more than $30, the customer will be contacted for transaction approval. When a request is unable to be filled, an email will be sent. If no email is provided, a note will be put in your library card record.

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Interlibrary Loan Request Form

What is Interlibrary Loan?

Are there any restrictions?

Please note the following limitations:

Videos