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Central Branch

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Central Branch "Conceptual View"

Hamilton's Central Library has undergone a major renovation. Check it out today!

The first floor has been transformed into a 'Community Living Room' bathed in natural light and features:

  • Dedicated space for computer users with approximately 50 public computers and free training sessions
  • Comfortable reading and individual/group work areas
  • Interactive displays
  • New DVD and popular music collection
  • Expanded areas for children of all ages
  • Convenient self-check stations
  • Community event space in new reading area

  • Access to York Boulevard and to/from the Hamilton Farmers' Market which will feature an enclosed walkway with street level cafe

DirectionsFrom Toronto:

Take Highway 401 to Highway 403.

Exit at York Boulevard.

Follow York Boulevard past Bay Street and Copps Coliseum.

Library is on the right-hand side.

From Niagara Falls:

Take QEW Westbound to Highway 403, Hamilton

Exit at York Boulevard.

Follow York Boulevard past Bay Street and Copps Coliseum.

Library is on the right-hand side.

From Brantford:

Take Highway 403 to Hamilton.

Exit at Main Street East.

Follow Main Street to Bay Street.

Turn left onto Bay Street.

Follow Bay Street to York Boulevard and turn right past Copps Coliseum.

Library is on the right-hand side.

Parking

Public parking lots are located in the immediate vicinity.

 

*Central Library is open Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. from the second Sunday in September to the last Sunday in April.

 

Hours:

Sunday  CLOSED
Monday  9:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday  9:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday  9:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday  9:00am - 9:00pm
Friday  9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday  9:00am - 5:00pm

Location

55 York Boulevard
Box 2700
Hamilton, Ontario
L8N 4E4

Contact

905-546-3200

askhpl@hpl.ca

Manager

Sue Beattie (Circulation, Bookmobiles) Darcy Glidden (Online Public Services) Maureen Johnson (Youth Services) Laura Lukasik (Partnerships and Outreach) Dawna Wark (Fiction, Non-fiction and Popular Collections)

By Bus

Any bus that stops at the new MacNab Street Terminal.

Branch Features

  • Book Drop
  • Public Use Computers
  • Wireless Internet
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • French Collection

Accessible Features

  • Accessible Counter
  • Accessible Washroom
  • Automatic Door Opener
  • Accessible Ramp
  • Accessible Interview Space
  • Elevator
  • Family Change Room


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Upcoming Branch Events

Title Date and Time
Central Library - Spring Into Action! Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 11:00am - 3:00pm
Central Library - "Hammer Voices" Writing Group Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - "Hammer Voices" Writing Group Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - "Hammer Voices" Writing Group Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library - French Book Club/Club de Lecture Francophone Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Library - "Hammer Voices" Writing Group Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 10:00am - 11:00am

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