Terryberry Branch is closed due to a building issue. We aim to reopen as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Valley Park's Large Format Printer is currently out of service. Large Format Printing is still available at the Saltfleet and Turner Park locations.
The following eResources have been recently discontinued in our HPL collections: Novelist, Summa, Summa Kids, and Northstar Digital Literacy. Please visit www.hpl.ca/articles/read-watch-listen for our full listing of online resources for your next read, watch, listen and/or learn.
The accessibility door at Waterdown Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Due to maintenance, the Barton Branch will be closed on Wednesday, January, 7. Please visit Central Library or Kenilworth Branch for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies.
Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.
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.
Library Board Core Position Statements
In keeping with the Hamilton Public Library’s mission as a public library, the Library Board endorses the following position statements. These position statements, along with the Library’s mission, values and strategic priorities are to guide the development of library policy and services.
Statement on Race and Social Equity
The Rights of Children and Youth in the Public Library Statement
Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT)








