Ancestry Library Edition is not accessible today, Tuesday, May 20, due to a technical issue. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Ancestry Library Edition Is Currently Unavailable
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - 9:30am
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 Closure, May 5-31
From Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 31, the Ancaster Branch will be temporarily closed due to a roof and HVAC replacement. During this time, service hours will be available at the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The last day to pick up your Holds is Thursday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.
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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
Lynden Branch
Open Hours:
Sun: Closed
Mon: 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Self-Serve: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Tue: 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Self-Serve: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Wed: 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Self-Serve: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Thu: 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Self-Serve: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Fri: 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Sat: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Mon: 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Self-Serve: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Tue: 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Self-Serve: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Wed: 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Self-Serve: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Thu: 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Self-Serve: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Fri: 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 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:
Lynden Branch is not accessible by HSR bus.
Branch Manager:
Jen Gal (jgal@hpl.ca)
Branch Features:
Book Return
Free Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Black and White and Colour Copying
Scan to USB and Email
Accessible Features:
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Lynden Branch
The Lynden Branch was established in 1966. A new, improved building opened down the road in January 2013. The Branch offers materials for children, teens and adults, as well as programming for adults and children.
The Lynden 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 Lynden Branch is located at 110 Lynden Rd, Lynden, ON L0R 1T0
Closest major intersection
Governors and Lynden Roads
