The HPL App and HPL Catalogue are not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Thank you for your patience.
HPLApp and HPL Catalogue are Unavailable
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, July 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton
Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.
Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Friday July 11. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning.
For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 11:00am
Concession Branch Accessible Parking Spot not available
Accessible Parking Spot not available. We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
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Published:
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 10:15am
Locke Branch - Filming
Filming will take place near the Locke Branch from July 13 to 16, which will impact traffic flow and parking. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- North side of Homewood Avenue between Lockes Street South and Kent Street
- North/South side of Stanley Avenue
- East side of Kent Street between Stanley Avenue and Homewood Avenue
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Published:
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 8:00am
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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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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Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
Public Computers and WiFi
Public computers are available at all branches. Members using the library computers must abide by the Technology Use Policy for Library Members. Computer use is first-come, first-served for up to three hours. Computers are available when the branch opens until 15 minutes before it closes. Residents of Hamilton need a library card to use a computer. Guest Passes are available to visitors from out of town, with proof of address.
All computers automatically shut down 15 minutes before the branch closes. Check branch hours.
All computers have USB ports (to use with USB drives), internet access and additional software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Accessibility options (magnification, text narration, on-screen keyboard) are available on all public computers. An accessible keyboard and trackball mouse are available at each branch. The Central Library has a dedicated accessibility computer equipped with JAWS (Job Access with Speech) screen-reader program.
Printing, photocopying and scanning are available at all locations. The first 10 black and white pages printed each day are free. Additional printing costs 10 cents per page for black and white and colour printing is 25 cents per page.
You can also use our wireless printing service, Print on the Go. Submit your print job online, receive confirmation and go to any branch to release and pick up your print. Bring your library card. Here’s a Quick Steps instruction sheet.
Hamilton Public Library offers online computer classes and individual virtual appointments to help with basic technical issues, such as downloading eBooks and using our online resources.
Wireless (HPL_Guest)
HPL’s wireless network complements computer access and enables Members to use online resources and the internet with their wireless-enabled equipment. Wi-Fi is available during open hours and outside the branch 24/7.
