Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton

Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.

Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Tuesday June 30.

For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.

Published:
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 9:00am
What's Happening Guide Changes

The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.

Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library

Starting July 5, Central Library will be open on Sundays from Noon to 5 pm. www.hpl.ca/central

Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
Red Hill Branch Accessible Ramp Not Available

The accessibility ramp at Red Hill Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 9:45am
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

Published:
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 2:45pm
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break

The last day of Study Hall is Thursday, June 25. The service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls

Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Canada Day Closure - All Branches

All HPL Branches are closed on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Regular service hours resume on Thursday, July 2. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours

Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Construction work at Barton Branch

The entrance to the Barton Branch parking lot off of Milton St. is currently inaccessible due to construction. The parking lot can still be accessed via the alley off Fullerton St. during this time.

Published:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 9:15am
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.

Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification

Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Bookmobile Service June Modifications 

Tuesday, June 30:              

  • Greencedar - Cancelled
  • Mountview - Cancelled

Wed, July 1: 

  • Library Closed - All Stops Cancelled 

Thurs, July 2:

  • Rockton Cancelled

  • Mohawk Gardens Cancelled

  • Meadowlands Cancelled

Fri, July 3:                    

  • Winona Cancelled

  • Queen Victoria Cancelled

Mon, July 6:                 

  • Special Event - All Stops Cancelled

Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Home > Services > Meeting Rooms

Library Spaces and Room Rentals

Free Rooms to Meet, Study and Create 

Hamilton Public Library offers a variety of free spaces for community use. Whether you're studying, working on a group project, hosting a quiet meeting or practicing piano, we have a space for you.  

Available Spaces 

Study Rooms  

Study rooms are available at the following branches: 

  • Ancaster 

  • Binbrook 

  • Central Library (Privacy-On-Demand Spaces)

  • Dundas 

  • Parkdale 

  • Sherwood

  • Terryberry 

  • Turner Park 

  • Valley Park 

  • Waterdown 

Rooms are free to use, available in two-hour blocks on a first-come, first-served basis. Rooms cannot be booked within 15 minutes of closing. 

How to Book 
Reserve online or contact staff by phone, email, chat or in person. 

Online Booking Requirements 

  • A valid HPL library card is required for online bookings. 

  • Bookings can be made up to two weeks in advance, in two-hour time slots. 

  • Valid ID is accepted for in-person reservations. 

Booking Guidelines 

  • One booking per person or group per day (one library card per group). 

  • Reservations are held for 15 minutes after the start time. 

  • Check in at the desk with your library card or photo ID—staff will unlock the room. 

  • You may stay longer if no one else has booked the room afterward. 

  • Rooms cannot be booked within 15 minutes of closing. 

Modify or Cancel a Reservation

To cancel or modify an existing room booking, please use the online form available here: My Reservations - Hamilton Public Library

Piano Practice Room – Central Library  

Central Library’s 2nd Floor Piano Room offers a quiet space for practice. 

One-hour sessions are available during open hours, except for the last booking of the day, which is 45 minutes. To make a reservation up to two weeks in advance, please call, email or chat with Staff. 

Meeting Room Rentals – Currently Unavailable to the Public

Meeting room rentals are not available to the general public. At this time, HPL prioritizes library spaces for free programming and community use.

For organizations interested in partnership opportunities, please review HPL’s Working with Us Policy.

Library Partners and City of Hamilton Departments

Room rentals remain available for official City and community partners with civic, educational, and cultural goals.

Learn More

Updated: September 2025