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 Monday 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

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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