Bell is experiencing intermittent outages, which may impact some HPL services. Bell is working on a solution. Thank you for your patience.
Bell Outage - Intermittent Outages
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - 10:15am
Construction Work at Sherwood Branch
On Thursday, May 15, the library reopens with normal hours but with the following service limitations:
- 1st Floor is closed to the public
- Limited browsing collections of Express Adult Fic and Express DVDs are available on the 2nd Floor
- Holds pickup is available on the 2nd Floor
- Reduced number of public computers on 2nd Floor
- Printing and copying available on 2nd Floor
- Seating capacity is reduced
- All 2nd Floor collections (teen, children, and graphic novels) are available
- Parking, washroom and elevator access are not affected
Please refer to hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program listings. Most programs will continue as normal on the 2nd Floor or in the basement.
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Published:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 2:30pm
All Branches Closed - May 30, Staff Professional Development
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday, May 30 for Staff Professional Development Day. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access service is not available. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. Regular service hours resume Saturday, May 31. Thank you for your understanding.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, May 12, 2025 - 8:00am
Bookmobile Service Cancellations
The Friday May 30 Bookmobile visits to Huntington Park, Winona and Maplewood Avenue are cancelled.
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Bookmobile Stop:
Published:
Friday, May 9, 2025 - 8:00am
Turner Park Branch - Roof Repair
Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions are expected to continue until the end of June. Thank you for your patience.
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Published:
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Relocation in May
Until Saturday May 31, the Ancaster Branch is temporarily relocated to the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The Wilson Street branch is closed for a roof and HVAC replacement.
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Published:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 11:00am
Central Library - Microfilm Machine
The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available, but it doesn't print. We aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Published:
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:30pm
Phishing Scheme
Please be aware of online phishing attempts impersonating Hamilton Public Library and Library Staff. HPL does not solicit paid freelance opportunities through social media or other messaging applications. HPL does not request personal or banking information through social media or require financial compensation when reviewing job applications. Please report phishing schemes to communications@hpl.ca. If you think you are a victim of fraud, please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am
Freelton Branch
Open Hours:
Sun: Closed
Mon: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-10:00 am
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Tue: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-10:00 am
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Wed: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-10:00 am
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Thu: 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Fri: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Self-Serve: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Sat: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Mon: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-10:00 am
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Tue: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-10:00 am
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Wed: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-10:00 am
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Thu: 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Fri: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Self-Serve: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Sat: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
*Pre-registration required to access the Branch during self-serve extended access hours. Staff are available remotely during these hours.
Note: Public computers shut down 15 minutes and Makerspaces close 30 minutes before the branch closes.
Address:
AskHPL:
Bus Routes:
Freelton Branch is not accessible by HSR bus.
Branch Manager:
Carly Bedford (cbedford@hpl.ca)
Branch Features:
Book Return
Free Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Black and White and Colour Copying
Scan to USB and Email
Accessible Features:
The Freelton Branch was established in 1978, replacing a deposit station. The Branch moved to its present location in 1995. Freelton Branch offers materials for children, teens and adults including books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, newspapers and more. Services include programming for children. Public Internet access computers also include adult and children’s software applications.
The Freelton Branch also offers Self-Serve Extended Access. Pre-registration required to access the Branch during self-serve hours. Staff are available remotely during these hours.
The Freelton Branch also has a Seed Library provided in partnership with Green Venture. Visit the Freelton Branch to select seeds, find information about gardening and HPL programs, and harvest seeds to replenish the Seed Library.
The Freelton Branch is located at 1803 Brock Rd, Freelton, ON L0R 1K0
Closest major intersection
Highways 6 and 97
