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Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 2:15pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Tuesday, June 2:
- McMaster University - Cancelled
Friday, June 5:
- Winona - Cancelled
- Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Saturday, June 6:
- All Regular Sites are Cancelled due to a Special Event
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Bookmobile Service Update
With the cancellation of Touch-A-Truck, Bookmobile will instead visit its regularly scheduled Saturday sites at Stoney Creek Arena, Riverdale and Discovery Centre. www.hpl.ca/bookmobile
Published:
Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 2:30pm
Central Library - Fax Machine Out of Order
Please note that the fax machine is currently out of order. The estimated time of repair is unknown. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 12:00pm
Staff Professional Development Day - All Branches Closed
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 29, for Staff Professional Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access service is not available. Regular service hours resume on Saturday May 30.
Visit our Virtual Branch at hpl.ca for our online resources and collections.
Published:
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 12:00pm
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor
Renovations are currently underway for the 2nd Floor Central Children's Area. Programs are still being offered as scheduled and there is a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd Floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Construction is expected to be completed by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Sherwood Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd Floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st Floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Kenilworth 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: Closed
Sat: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
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: Closed
Sat: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Note: Public computers shut down 15 minutes and Makerspaces close 30 minutes before the branch closes.
Address:
AskHPL:
905-546-3200
Bus Routes:
HSR Route 1 - King
HSR Route 2 - Barton
HSR Route 3 - Cannon
HSR Route 10 - Beeline Express
HSR Route 41 – Mohawk
Branch Manager:
Melissa McSweeney (mmcsween@hpl.ca)
Branch Features:
Book Return
Free Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Black and White and Colour Copying
Scan to USB and Email
Accessible Features:
Accessible Parking
Accessible Counter
Accessible Washroom
Automatic Door Opener
Accessible Ramp
Accessible Interview Space
Elevator
Family Change Room
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Kenilworth Library
The Kenilworth Branch opened in 1932. Its architecture was based on the former Boys and Girls House of the Toronto Public Library. This historical Branch offers materials and programming for children, teens and adults. Kenilworth Branch was most recently renovated in 2012.
The Kenilworth Branch is located at 103 Kenilworth Ave N, Hamilton, ON L8H 4R6.
Closest major intersection
Main Street East and Kenilworth Avenue
