Dundas Branch Network Unavailable

Wifi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at the Dundas Branch on Nov 4th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

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Published:
Monday, November 3, 2025 - 5:15pm
Concession Branch and Sherwood Branch Network Unavailable

Wi-Fi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at Concession Branch and Sherwood Branch on Nov 6th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

Published:
Monday, November 3, 2025 - 12:15pm
Waterdown Branch Network Unavailable

Wifi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at Waterdown Branch on Nov 4th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

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Published:
Monday, November 3, 2025 - 9:45am
Delayed Branch Openings 

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

Friday, November 7
Terryberry Branch, 10am

Monday, November 10 
Concession Branch, 10am

Thursday, November 13
Binbrook Branch, 10am

Friday, November 14
Valley Park 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
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

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