All Branches Closed August 2

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday August 2, 2026. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours

Published:

Friday, July 31, 2026 - 9:00am

All Branches Closed for Civic Holiday

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday August 3, 2026 for Civic Holiday. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours

Published:

Friday, July 31, 2026 - 8:00am

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 Exhibition Application Form

Hamilton Public Library accepts exhibition applications. Please note that submissions will be reviewed based on Hamilton Public Library’s strategic priorities and in accordance with established policies, specifically HPL’s Exhibitions strategy. Exhibition applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however due to exhibition timelines and staff capacity, applicants will only be contacted if there is interest in moving forward with the proposed exhibition.

If you have specific questions about the application form, please contact askus@hpl.ca.

I have read the Exhibitions strategy

I have read the Exhibitions strategy *

Yes

Contact Information

Name *

Email *

Phone Number *

Address *

Website

Select Exhibition Type

What type of exhibition are you submitting an application for? *

Artistic Exhibition (Professional – Group or Solo)

Artistic Exhibition (Community or Educational Organization and Institution)

Traveling Interpretive Exhibition (External Institution)

Co-planned Exhibition

Artistic Exhibition (Professional – Group or Solo)

Title of Exhibition *

Detailed description of exhibition (Medium and theme of works to be exhibited, number of pieces to be installed, purpose of exhibit) *

How does the exhibition meet the selection criteria as outlined in the Exhibitions strategy? *

Why will this exhibition be of interest to the community? *

Name(s) of participating artist(s) *

Artist Biography (If multiple artists please upload a file with all artist biographies) *

Artist Statement (If multiple artists, please upload a file with all artist statements) *

Representative images (3-5 for solo, one per artist for group) *

Please name each image file with the following information: Title - Artist - Year - Measurement in cm - Medium Examples: Starry Night - Vincent van Gogh - 1889 - 73.7x92.1 - Oil David Michelangelo - 1504 - 517x199 - Marble

Exhibition programming – please provide at least one programming idea that you would like to accompany this exhibit (ex. artist talk, workshop, guest speakers) *

Artistic Exhibition (Community or Educational Organizations and Institutions)

Type of Community or Educational Organization and Institution *

Organization or Institution *

Organization or Institution Email *

Organization or Institution Phone *

Organization or Institution Address *

Organization or Institution Website

Please describe your organization or institution *

Does the organization or institution have an existing partnership with HPL? *

Yes

No

If yes, who is your main HPL point of contact?

If no, please review HPL's Working With Us Policy

I have read and understand HPL's Working With Us Policy

Exhibition Information

Title of Exhibition *

Detailed description of exhibition (medium and theme of works to be exhibited, number of pieces to be installed, purpose of exhibit, why the works were created, etc,) *

Why will this exhibition be of interest to the community? *

How would this exhibition provide value for or support the goals of your organization or institution? *

Representative images (3-5 examples of works) *

Please name each image file with the following information: Title - Artist - Year - Measurement in cm - Medium Examples: Starry Night - Vincent van Gogh - 1889 - 73.7x92.1 - Oil David Michelangelo - 1504 - 517x199 - Marble

Traveling Interpretive Exhibition (External Organizing Institution)

Organizing Institution Information *

Museum (i.e. history, natural history)

Gallery (art history, contemporary art)

University\ College

Professional Organization

Nonprofit Organization

Other

Organization or Institution *

Organization/Institution Email *

Organization/Institution Phone *

Organization/Institution Address *

Organization/Institution Website *

Please describe your organization or institution (i.e. mission, mandate, and values) *

Does the organization or institution have an existing partnership with HPL? *

Yes

No

If yes, who is your main HPL point of contact?

If no, please review our Working With Us Policy

I have read and understand HPL's Working With Us Policy

Exhibition Information

Title of Exhibition *

Detailed description of exhibition (concept, purpose, goals) *

Description of target audience, educational objectives, and key messages of the exhibition *

How does the exhibition meet the selection criteria as outlined in the Exhibitions strategy? *

Why will this exhibition be of interest to the community? *

How could this exhibition be supplemented with HPL library or archival collections? *

What programs, events, and/or resources could accompany this exhibition? *

Please describe the interpretive method(s) and display format (i.e. pop-up banners, technology components, objects/artifacts, exhibition cases, free-standing, wall space) *

Representative images (minimum 5 images of exhibition in situ or significant components) *

Co-Planned Exhibition

Partner Information *

Individual (i.e. collector, curator, researcher)

Cultural or heritage institution (i.e. museum, gallery, archive)

Educational Institution (i.e. university department, course, researcher acting in official capacity or as representative of the institution)

Nonprofit Organization (i.e. service club, society, community organization)

Organization or Institution

Organization or Institution Email

Organization or Institution Phone

Organization or Institution Address

Organization or Institution Website

Please describe your organization or institution (i.e. mission, mandate, and values) *

Does the organization or institution have an existing partnership with HPL? *

Yes

No

If yes, who is your main HPL point of contact? *

If no, please review HPL's Working With Us Policy

I have read and understand HPL's Working With Us Policy

Exhibition Proposal

Working title of exhibition *

Detailed description of proposed exhibition (concept, purpose, goals, size and scope of exhibition) *

Description of target audience, learning outcomes, and key messages of the exhibition *

How does the exhibition meet the selection criteria as outlined in the Exhibitions strategy? *

Why will this exhibition be of interest to the community? *

How will you work with and/or include HPL library or archival collections? (Please identify specific collections, fonds, items, or research topics/questions) *

Please identify anticipated resources, services, or staff time being requested of HPL (i.e. research assistance, interpretive planning, graphic design, printing, facilities, promotion) *

Provide an estimate budget for this exhibition (Please identify confirmed and projected funding sources, and any in-cash costs or fees being requested of HPL) *

What is your envisioned timeline? (Please identify any key dates to consider) *

Exhibition Logistics

Potential dates and/ or duration of the exhibition *

Scheduling constraints (i.e. confirmed bookings, availability) *

Size of exhibition (i.e. number of panels, height, weight of components) *

Minimum size of space required for exhibition *

Other space requirements (i.e. electrical outlets, number of walls needed, equipment) *

Who is responsible for shipping arrangements and cost? *

Organizing Institution

Hamilton Public Library

Third Party

Third Party *

Detailed costs or fees being requested of Hamilton Public Library *

Submission Details

Please ensure that all fields are fully completed to the best of your ability; while some specifics may change, applications that are incomplete or lack sufficient detail to review will not be considered. All exhibitions are subject to Conditions of Exhibitions, as amended from time to time, and detailed in a formal contract or memorandum of understanding prior to final approval. All potential exhibitors are thanked for submitting their application, however Hamilton Public Library does not have the resources to host all exhibitions or to contact all applicants.

Submission Details *

Yes

Please check the following box to acknowledge that you have read the Submission Details.

Leave this field blank

HPL Exhibition Application Form

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