Online Resources/HPL Catalogue - Monday, August 4, Civic Holiday

On Monday, August 4, Civic Holiday, due to IT network maintenance, HPL's catalogue will be searchable, but Holds and Library accounts, as well as online resources, will not be available. However, WiFi will remain accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 3:00pm

Internet outage at Lynden Branch

The internet at Lynden Branch is not working. We aim to have it fixed quickly.

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Affected Branch: Lynden Branch

Nearest Branches:

Ancaster Branch

Dundas Branch

Greensville Branch

Published:

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 9:00am

All Branches Closed for Civic Holiday

All branches close on Sunday, August 3, 2025 and August 4, 2025 for the Civic Holiday. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Monday, July 28, 2025 - 10:30am

Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton

Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.

Significant heat and humidity will arrive on July 27.

For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Sunday, July 27, 2025 - 11:00am

Modified Bookmobile Service

The following Bookmobile visits are modified on:

Tuesday, July 29

Riverdale - Cancelled
McMaster - Holds drop off only
Greencedar - Rescheduled to 4:30-5:00pm

Wednesday, July 30

Swansea and Helen Detwiler - Cancelled

Thursday, July 31

Bennetto and Kinsmen - Cancelled

Friday, August 1

Winona Park - Cancelled

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile

Nearest Branches:

Bookmobile

Published:

Friday, July 25, 2025 - 9:30am

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

Interlibrary Loan Request Form

What is Interlibrary Loan?

If HPL does not own a copy of an item that a member needs, the member can request that we borrow the item from another library in Ontario or Canada.

Are there any restrictions?

We are unable to provide the following types of materials:

New Books (24 Months); Bestsellers
Rare And Fragile Books
CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays and Games
Any item that is available for less than $5.00 through Amazon.ca
Articles that are available full-text through our online resources
eBooks and online resources

Please note the following limitations:

A limit of five (5) member requests per month
One title per request form.
These requests usually take approximately four to six weeks to fill, and requests filled from outside of Ontario often take longer
We cannot guarantee fulfillment by a certain date.
Items borrowed through interlibrary loan cannot be renewed.
Late and Replacement fees still apply to Interlibrary Loan material ($1.00 per day and $25.00 replacement fee.)

Please fill out all information below as accurately as possible to provide us with the best possible chance to fill your request. For more information, please contact your local branch.

I understand that Interlibrary Loan Material is subject to late and replacement fees. *

I understand that Interlibrary Loan Material is subject to late and replacement fees.

Last Name *

First Name *

Library Card Barcode Number *

Pickup Location *

Bookmobile Stop

Email

Primary Phone *

Secondary Phone

Request Type

Request Type *

Book

Microfilm

Format

Format *

Book

Audiobook

Playaway

Additional Information

Title *

Author *

ISBN

Year of Publication

Additional Information

Microfilm Title *

Microfilm Number *

Microfilm Reel Number *

Journal Title *

Journal Date *

Journal Volume, Issue, Numbers

Title of Album *

Artist *

Title *

Actors and/or Director

Release Date

Article Title *

Article Author

Article Pages

Additional Information

Authorization for Charges

Authorization for Charges *

No Charge Authorized

Authorize Charges up to $30

Important: We do everything we can to fill requests at no charge, but there is cost involved for some transactions that we must pass along to the customer. If you choose the "no charge authorized" option, the transaction will be cancelled if there is any cost involved. If you choose the "authorize charges" option, you are agreeing to pay for any charges associated with this request up to $30. If the request is more than $30, the customer will be contacted for transaction approval. When a request is unable to be filled, an email will be sent. If no email is provided, a note will be put in your library card record.

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