Telephone Service - Technical Issues

Please note that the 905-546-3200 main line is experiencing technical issues today, Monday, December 8. Members can still reach Staff at 289-779-7588 or by email or through chat online. We are working quickly to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Monday, December 8, 2025 - 7:30pm

Sherwood Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

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

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Affected Branch: Sherwood Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Concession Branch

Kenilworth Branch

Published:

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 5:00pm

Replacement and Damage Fees

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.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Home Library Service - Participant Application Form

It may take 4-6 weeks from the time of application to first delivery. Please contact the Home Library Service at 905-546-3222 or hls@hpl.ca to inquire about the status of an application.

_{*We are currently experiencing issues with Internet Explorer for the online form, please use a different browser (Chome, Firefox) when applying online.}

Last Name *

First Name *

Residence/Assisted Living Facility

Address *

Apartment/Unit #

if applicable

City *

Postal Code *

Date of Birth *

Month

Day

Year

Phone Number *

Email Address

Declaration of Eligibility

I declare that I am a resident of the City of Hamilton. I have an illness, injury or disability that prevents me from visiting the library in person or carrying library materials. I have been homebound or institutionalized for three (3) months or more.
I agree to be responsible for any loss or damage of library materials delivered to me as a result of this application and agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the Hamilton Public LIbrary Board.

Accept *

Alternate Contact Person

Name *

Phone Number *

Preferences

We keep a record of your reading preferences and the library materials you have borrowed in order to provide better service to you. This list and your personal information are kept confidential and are not shared.

Do we have your permission to keep this information in our files and/or computer? If you choose "no," you could receive materials that have been previously delivered to you. *

How many items would you like to receive per month? *

Some library material may contain content that may offend. Please choose any that you WILL accept:

Strong language?

Violence?

Explicit sex?

None of the above

Favourite Authors/Musicians/Actors

_{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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