When your holds are ready, book a pickup time, visit the branch, enjoy.
Please read the following instructions carefully:
· Check your holds at hpl.ca and choose which items you’d like to pick up.
· You’ll receive a phone call or email when your holds are ready for pick up.
· Book a pickup time at an available branch.
· When you arrive for your appointment, please wait in line at the designated entrance.
· Please have your library card handy.
· Please keep social distancing procedures in mind at all times.
· One appointment per customer, per day. Customers can pick up items for up to two additional card holders at an appointment.
The first Hamilton Public Library building opened on September 16, 1890 by the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen on the north side of Main Street West. In 1913, a new main library opened. This building was replaced in 1980 by Central Library, at the current location on York Boulevard.
In 2010, Central Library re-opened after approximately 18 months of renovations. Central Library opened with a newly revitalized first floor, which includes a Community Living Room that takes advantage of natural light. The Ontario Library Association honoured Central in 2012 with an Architectural and Design Transformation award.