Concession Branch Drop Box Unavailable

The drop box at Concession Branch is closed. Please use [alternate drop box/return your items at the Info Desk].

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Published:
Monday, July 21, 2025 - 9:30am
Bookmobile Schedule Changes: July 21–26

Service adjustments this week:

Mon, July 21 – All stops cancelled
Tue, July 22 – Riverdale cancelled; McMaster holds only; Greencedar 4:30–5:00pm
Wed, July 23 – All stops cancelled
Thu, July 24 – Rockton cancelled; Mohawk Gardens 12:00–1:00pm; Meadowlands 1:30–2:30pm; Bennetto 4:30–5:30pm
Fri, July 25 – Huntington Park cancelled
Sat, July 26 – All stops cancelled. Bookmobile will visit Bayfront Park for Fiesta Extravaganza

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Published:
Monday, July 21, 2025 - 9:30am
Central Library - 1st Floor Women's Washroom Maintenance

Central Library's 1st Floor Women's Washroom will be closed Monday morning (July 21). Please use the washrooms on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors. 

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 2:00pm
Locke Branch - Filming

Filming will take place near the Locke Branch from July 13 to 16, which will impact traffic flow and parking. We apologize for the inconvenience.

  • North side of Homewood Avenue between Lockes Street South and Kent Street
  • North/South side of Stanley Avenue
  • East side of Kent Street between Stanley Avenue and Homewood Avenue
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Published:
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 8:00am
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order

The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.

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Published:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume

Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.

 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available

The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.

Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm

Waterdown Branch

Waterdown branch at dusk

Construction is still ongoing for the new Waterdown branch of Hamilton Public Library. This is our architect’s rendition of the new building, and we’re sharing the photos that show how we’re going to achieve that rendition. To follow the New Waterdown Library Construction project please visit our Pinterest page.

Staff are excited to be offering a greater range of services in a family-friendly, award-winning, multi-use facility. Built to meet the needs of the growing Flamborough population, HPL is proud to create this new community destination centre with our partners.

The new multi-use Waterdown facility will:

  • Measure 23,000 sq. ft., with library space exceeding 15,000 sq. ft.
  • Meet the City of Hamilton's Barrier-Free Accessibility Guidelines
  • Be situated on the site of the former Municipal Service Centre - 163 Dundas St. East

Residents will benefit from a community-focused space built for all ages to enjoy. Some features include:

  • Bigger and brighter children's area with access to kid-friendly technology and activities
  • Larger collections bringing Millgrove and Waterdown collections together
  • Free and improved parking
  • An outdoor reading patio overlooking Dundas St. and the Escarpment
  • Areas for quiet study and group collaboration
  • A computer lab for instruction
  • Wifi access throughout the building
  • A multi-purpose Program Room for all ages

Even before construction, this facility has won the Canadian Architect National Award of Excellence for 2013 for its innovative design.

The new facility will be home to:

  • New Flamborough Seniors' Recreation Centre
  • Flamborough Archives run by the Flamborough Heritage Society
  • Flamborough Information and Community Service
  • Flamborough Municipal Service Centre

Construction is underway. Hope to see you when we open in fall 2015.