Printing Unavailable at Saltfleet Branch

Printing is not working at Saltfleet Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

Published:
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 10:45am
Delayed Branch Openings 

The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills. 

Monday, October 20 
Ancaster Branch, 10 am 

Tuesday, October 21 
Central Library, 10 am 
Sherwood Branch, 10 am 

Thursday, October 23
Locke Branch, 10am

You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
Interlibrary Loan Service on Pause

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.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, September 26, 2025 - 1:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees

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. 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 20)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 20. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

Locke Branch

Open Hours: 
Sun: Closed
Mon: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Tue: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Wed: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Thu: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Note: Public computers shut down 15 minutes and Makerspaces close 30 minutes before the branch closes.
Address:
285 Locke Street South
L8P 4C2 Hamilton, ON
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Bus Routes: 
HSR Route 6 - Aberdeen HSR Route 7 - Locke
Branch Manager: 
Danika Bernard (dbernard@hpl.ca)
Branch Features: 
Book Return
Wheelchair Accessible
Black and White and Colour Copying
Scan to USB and Email
Accessible Features: 
Accessible Parking
Accessible Washroom
Automatic Door Opener
Accessible Ramp
Family Change Room

The Locke Branch is the oldest of the all branches of the Hamilton Public Library system. It was opened on February 2, 1925 and has remained in the same location since then. 

The branch offers materials for children, teens and adults as well as programming for children and adults. 

Closest major intersection

Locke Street South and Aberdeen Avenue