Barton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Barton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

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Affected Branch: Barton Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Concession Branch

Kenilworth Branch

Published:

Friday, June 27, 2025 - 3:15pm

Bookmobile Stops Cancelled- Canada Day

All HPL Branches are closed Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1. Extended Access is not available. The following Bookmobile visits are also cancelled on July 1st:

Riverdale
Strathcona
McMaster
Greencedar
Mountview

Regular service hours resume Wednesday, July 2.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 11:00am

Study Halls - Summer Break Pause

Study Halls are taking a summer break after Thursday, June 26. The service will resume in early September.

www.hpl.ca/study-halls

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Friday, June 20, 2025 - 1:30pm

Sherwood Branch - Public Computers

The computer lab on the 1st floor is currently out of order. There are limited public computers available on the 2nd floor. Printing and photocopying are still available. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Sherwood Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Concession Branch

Kenilworth Branch

Published:

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - 11:00am

Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order

The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.

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Affected Branch: Terryberry Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

Published:

Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm

Public Computers - Audio Volume

Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm

Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available

The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Affected Branch: Mount Hope Branch

Nearest Branches:

Ancaster Branch

Terryberry Branch

Turner Park Branch

Published:

Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm

Community Publicity Procedure

PROCEDURE PURPOSE

To outline the procedures related to the promotion, distribution and display of community related publicity material at the Library’s physical locations, online on the library website, or on digital screens and social media platforms.

DEFINITIONS

Community Publicity Material: Promotional material that informs the public of a free event, initiative or service in the Hamilton area. 

PROCEDURE DETAILS

Hamilton Public Library (HPL) will only promote material that aligns with its mission and vision.

HPL reserves the right to reject any community publicity material or approve exceptions to promote.

Approval to post community publicity material does not imply the Library’s endorsement of content and will only be accommodated after the Library and the Library Partners’ needs are met.

Community publicity materials may only be accepted from legally constituted non-profit or charitable organizations or government-supported agencies such as the Board of Education. 

All material submitted becomes the property of the Library and will not be returned. HPL does not notify the community group if the request is not accepted for any reason, including lack of space.

HPL reserves the right to decide the appropriate medium and location to share community publicity.

We require submission of materials 14 days in advance of event date for Library review and posting.

COMMUNITY PUBLICITY MATERIAL 

Acceptable Material 

Any print or digital copies submitted to the library must be professional and of high quality. Printed material cannot exceed 8 1/2" x 11". Content should be submitted in file formats as follows: 

Print Posters: 8.5"x11" 300dpi PDF

Digital LCD Screens: 1920x1080px JPEG

Social Promotions: 1500x1500px JPEG

Postings are dependent on space available and may vary by library branch. 

Material may be accepted if the content of the post meets all of these criteria: 

It is aligned with the Hamilton Public Library’s mission and vision.  
It is a public free event or service offered without discrimination or prejudice to any group.

It is educational, recreational, cultural, or community interest event or service. 
It is of local interest, occurring in the Hamilton area and relevant to the local community.

Unacceptable Material

Material will not be accepted if its form or content include any of the following: 

Retail or wholesale advertisements, private notices, personal services and information about money-making events sponsored by for-profit organizations. 
Petitions and solicitations including all fundraising activities and events. 
Contravenes the Human Rights Code, the Charter of Rights, the Criminal Code of Canada, City of Hamilton bylaws, or any laws or legislation. 
Material that advocates a particular view such as political, religious or philosophic position. 
Material inappropriate in size (larger than 8 1/2" x 11") format or quality.

Material received less than 14 days in advance of an event.
Material, as determined by staff, to be not relevant to their local community.

Distribution and Promotion

HPL may elect to display copies of local community newspapers (e.g. Dundas Star) or other major cultural or educational institutions publications (e.g. college calendars, Stratford or Shaw Festival events) dependent upon space, and availability of acceptable distribution stands where possible.  

Community publicity material are not to be placed at customer service desks, or in inappropriate locations such as the floor. This material should not take visual precedence over Library business. 

Digital/social media materials should be emailed to communications@hpl.ca for consideration.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS  

Community publicity material must be submitted to HPL Communications Department for review.

Digital material can be emailed to communications@hpl.ca. 

Printed material can be dropped off in the Publicity Bin on the 1st Floor of the Central Library or delivered to the following address: 

Hamilton Public Library 
P.O. Box 2700
Attn: Communications Department 
55 York Boulevard 
Hamilton, ON   L8N 4E4 

Communications Department Staff reviews daily the submitted materials to determine if it follows the policy and procedure for approval for display, distribution, or promotion.

Community publicity material is approved and posted only as space and staff time permit. Approved material will be sent to the appropriate branch(s). 