Turner Park - Roof Repairs
From March 26 until June 30, the Turner Park Branch will undergo a roof repair. There may be parking lot and noise disruptions. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Barton Branch - Temporary Closure
As of Tuesday, March 18 at noon, the Barton Branch is temporarily closed until further notice due to roof repairs. Stay tuned for its reopening date. Please visit Central Library and Kenilworth Branch as the next nearest locations for your library needs. We apologize for the inconvenience. Stay tuned for its reopening date.
Central Library - 4th Floor Temporary Closure
The Blk Owned Vendor Market is running on the 4th Floor of Central Library on Saturday, March 22, If you are looking for study spaces, use Floors 1-3. The 4th Floor Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre are open.
Concession Branch - Photocopying and Scanning Temporarily Not Available
As of Thursday, March 13th photocopying and scanning are temporarily not available at the Concession Branch. The estimated time of disruption is unknown. Thank you for your patience.
Mount Hope Branch - Photocopying and Scanning Temporarily Not Available
As of Tuesday, March 18, photocopying and scanning are temporarily not available at the Mount Hope Branch. The estimated time of disruption is unknown. Thank you for your patience.
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.
Library Spaces and Room Rentals
January 2025 Update:
Meeting Room rentals at HPL are on pause. We are prioritizing our Library spaces to offer free programming to the community.
Room Rentals at HPL
Hamilton Public Library offers a variety of spaces to meet, work and study. Select meeting rooms are available for rental when not reserved for library business.
After Library programming is scheduled, priority for room reservations is given to City and community partners with civic, educational, and cultural goals. Please read our Working with Us Policy to learn about room booking guidelines, fees, and library partnerships.
Types of Rooms
Study Rooms
Study rooms are available in two-hour blocks on a first-come, first-served basis and are free of charge. Rooms close 15 minutes before the branch. For more information please call, email or chat with Staff or visit a Branch.
Privacy On-Demand Spaces (PODS)
HPL offers single-occupancy and four-person PODs to study, work and meet at Central Library’s first and second floors.
PODs provide a sound-proof work environment with chairs, work surfaces, Wi-Fi connection and USB/power outlets.
PODs are currently available on a first-come, first-serve basis. To make a reservation please call, email or chat with Staff, visit a Branch or book online.
POD Guidelines:
- Members require a valid HPL library card to reserve either of the two PODs.
- PODs can be booked for two (2) hour sessions, with two 30-minute extensions if available, once a day. See HPL Staff to extend your time.
- PODs can be booked up to two (2) weeks in advance and will be held for 10 minutes only.
- In the PODs, only drinks and snacks are allowed, but hot meals are not permitted. Please be courteous and keep the spaces tidy.
Piano Practice Room
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.
