The washroom at Locke Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Due to the continuing Mohawk College Support Staff strike, the Monday, September 29 (Noon-1 pm) visit has been cancelled. Holds can be picked up at the Terryberry Branch as an alternative option. Thank you for your understanding.
Interlibrary Loan (ILLO) service will be temporarily paused starting Friday, September 26, due to continued negotiations between CUPW and Canada Post. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 14. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
Vision and Study
Envisioning the New Discovery Centre
Hamilton Public Library (HPL) is embarking on an exciting Program Design and Development Study to test the feasibility of a new Discovery Centre (77 Harbourside Way) as part of the City of Hamilton’s West Harbour Project.
Project Vision: Indigenous Gathering Space, Public Library, Visitor Amenities, Exhibition Space and Relazing Cafe.
HPL and IRD have identified one overarching goal for the site – the opportunity to advance social cohesion within the community by deliberately creating spaces, programs and services that attract people of all ages, cultures and economic backgrounds.
The Space
The site is generally located on Pier 8 (West Harbour) consisting of the former Canadian Discovery Centre Museum and adjacent lands at 77 Harbourside Way (formerly 57 Discovery Drive).
Specifically, the study subject lands are comprised of:
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the former Canadian Marine Discovery Centre building
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outdoor patio area located to the north of the building
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landscaped area located to the east and south of the building
Timeline
Work in Progress
- Develop Supports
- Steering Committee and Working Groups formed, Request for Proposal 2022-current
Upcoming Work
- Program Design & Development Study
- Work out the details through community engagement, planning 2025-2026
- Strategy Check
- Share plan with Council, Library Board and Community (2027)
Work completed to date
- Approve the Decision Making Framework (2021 to 2022)
- Conduct Opportunity Study (2022)