All branches close on December 25 and 26 for Christmas and Boxing Day. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All branches close on Sunday, December 28, 2025. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All branches close on Thursday January 1 for New Years Day. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All branches close on Sunday, December 21, 2025. This includes branches with Extended Access.
Study Halls will be paused from Friday, December 19, and resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.
www.hpl.ca/study-halls
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.
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.
Hamilton Public Library Policies
Library Board Core Position Statements
The Hamilton Public Library has policies on the following topics:
- Access and Security Control Policy
- Accessibility Policy
- Advocacy and Political Participation Policy
- Borrowing Policy
- Cash Handling Policy
- Chief Librarian/CEO Performance Appraisal Policy
- Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy
- Collections Policy
- Community Publicity Policy
- Community Publicity Procedure
- Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy
- Diversity and Inclusion Policy
- Donations, Sponsorships and Fundraising Policy
- Employee and Family Assistance Program Policy
- Intellectual Freedom Policy
- Library Service Hours Policy
- Local History and Archives Policy
- Member and Service Commitment
- Naming Opportunities Policy
- Photography and Filming Policy
- Privacy Policy for Library Members
- Records Management Policy
- Red Book Inclusion Policy and Terms of Use
- Refund Policy
- Rehiring Retirees
- Rules for Going In Camera
- Safety of Children in the Library
- Security Camera Policy
- Service Fees Policy
- Technology Use Policy for Library Members
- The Rights of Children and Youth in the Public Library Statement
- Working With Us Policy







