# HPL Mobile > Digital library access for books, movies, music, and account management. (iPhone/iPad app by The Hamilton Public Library Board.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hpl-mobile/id417386633 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [The Hamilton Public Library Board](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565172193) - Category: Books, Reference - Price: Free - Rating: 2.88/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 28 MB - Languages: English, French, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese - Released: 2011-03-02 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hpl-mobile/id417386633/reviews.md ## What is HPL Mobile? Hamilton Public Library: Discover new books, movies, music, plan your next visit, and browse recommendations from library staff. Features: - Register today for your online library card - Download eBooks, eAudiobooks, music and more - Watch virtual programs - Search the collection and save titles for later - Place and manage holds - Renew checked out items - Check library hours, locations, services and events ## Key features - Digital collection access - Online library card registration - Virtual program viewing - Collection search and saving - Hold management - Item renewal - Library hours and locations ## Recent user reviews (10 of 36) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hpl-mobile/id417386633/reviews.md ### 3/5 — App not working *2026-03-21, version 2.21.0* For about two weeks now, the app won’t open, just says there is a “server error.” Hope it gets fixed soon, I use the app almost daily! ### 1/5 — GARBAGE APP *2025-06-05, version 2.18.0* worst audio player. Need to download another app this access a better audio player. Useless ### 1/5 — Too complicated *2025-04-10, version 2.18.0* Have to sign in too many places. No security for customers. ### 4/5 — Great app but… *2024-01-23, version 2.13.1* This is a wonderful app. Very user friendly and fast. The one thing that’s annoying is that it logs me out often and I have to get my physical library card to log back in. Often when you just type the number, it says "an error occurred"... all very annoying. Other improvement suggestion: please get the app to send me notifications when my holds have arrived or when a book is due for return. I can't keep checking the app. To developers: please respond to your users so we know we're not wasting our time leaving comments here. Remember that all positive and negative feedback are opportunities for you to improve and negative ones are more meaty for you. ### 5/5 — Very pleased *2022-07-30, version 2.7.0* App is working great!! It’s intuitive, easy to use, and seamless checkout of audio and brooks ### 3/5 — needs an update desperately *2021-09-05, version 1.12.4* pretty good, but it’s kinda slow and desperately needs an update regarding screen size and loading speed ### 5/5 — Great! *2019-02-22, version 1.12.4* I would like a “SECURE” way to load funds into our library account through the app (I.E funds for printing and so on) But thanks for what you guys do for the community! ### 4/5 — Bug in app *2018-10-11, version 1.12.3* App is great, but recently found issue. Not sure if it’s a newer version app or recent iOS 12 changes. When doing refine search in “just ordered” to select certain format example blue ray, the “done” or cancel button appear to complete your selection. The done button does not work anymore. It use to. Tried deleting and reinstalling app. Same issue with my wife’s phone. ### 1/5 — Done button not working *2018-09-30, version 1.12.3* In the search feature the done button is not working ### 3/5 — Issues with Done & Cancel *2018-09-19, version 1.12.3* Use this app a lot to access library services and generally love it BUT last couple versions you can’t filter the recent arrivals and just ordered search’s as the Done button doesn’t work (have tried on different devices). This will really limit app until it is fixed... 😢 ## Frequently asked questions about HPL Mobile ### What can I do with this app? This app allows you to discover new books, movies, and music from the Hamilton Public Library's digital collection. You can also manage your library account, including placing and managing holds, renewing checked-out items, and registering for an online library card. ### Can I download content from the app? Yes, you can download eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, and more directly through the app. This provides convenient access to a wide range of digital resources for offline enjoyment. ### Is this app free to use? Yes, the app is free to use for all patrons of the Hamilton Public Library. There are no subscription fees or in-app purchases required to access its features and content. ### What kind of content is available? The app provides access to a diverse digital collection including eBooks, eAudiobooks, and music. Additionally, you can watch virtual programs and browse recommendations from library staff. ### How do I find library information? You can easily check library hours, view locations, learn about available services, and find information on upcoming events directly within the app. This helps you plan your visits and stay informed. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.22.2 — 2026-04-01 Resolved an issue that required some users to log in every time they opened the app. ### 2.21.0 — 2025-12-10 Resolved splash screen loading issue on older iPadOS versions. Corrected duplicate or incorrect opening hours display in iOS 26. Fixed PIN/Password reset errors causing login failures and account logouts. Removed large blank space in Format filters on iOS 18; layout now displays correctly. ### 2.20.1 — 2025-10-23 Improved accessibility, guided by WCAG 2.2 (Level AA) standards. New and updated format icons now appear in search results. General bug fixes and small design improvements. ### 2.19.0 — 2025-07-02 Added audience, genre, and language filters to the ‘New at the Library’ carousels. The minimum supported version of iOS has been updated to iOS 16.0. Includes bug fixes. ### 2.18.0 — 2025-04-09 Includes minor UI improvements and bug fixes. ## Apps similar to HPL Mobile | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Brampton Library](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brampton-library/id1536980108) | — | Free | Books | | [OPL Mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opl-mobile/id417445178) | 2.6 (85) | Free | Books | | [Winnipeg Public Library App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winnipeg-public-library-app/id1482135825) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Books | | [OPL to Go](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opl-to-go/id609004181) | 3.5 (10) | Free | Books | | [MPL Mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mpl-mobile/id417445383) | 2.9 (11) | Free | Books | | [Surrey Libraries](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surrey-libraries/id589910618) | 4.6 (8) | Free | Books | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*