The accessible washroom at Barton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Barton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
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Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 7:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees Resume October 1st
To avoid a replacement or lost fee, please return library materials due October 1st or later within 28 days. Replacement fees are intended to encourage Members to return items on a timely basis so everyone in the community can enjoy them.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
SuperCrawl - Road Closures near Central Library
From Thursday, September 11, until 5 am on Monday, September 15, road closures for SuperCrawl will be in effect in and around James Street North from King to Wilson/York to Cannon to Barton Street. Additional closures will take place on King William, Rebecca, Vine, Mulberry, Colbourne and Murray Streets. If you are planning to visit Central Library over the next few days, we suggest taking HSR for a convenient route to downtown Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/central
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Published:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 10:30am
Central Library - Fourth Floor Temporary Closure
Central Library's Fourth Floor is closed on Tuesday, September 16, from Noon to 6 pm due to a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available as study and work spaces. www.hpl.ca/central
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Published:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 10:00am
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Huntington Park is discontinued effective after tomorrow, Friday, September 5 (11 am-noon). A new, nearby bi-weekly Bookmobile site at The Court at Rushdale (1360 Upper Sherman Ave) will start on Friday, September 19 (11 am-noon).
Queen Victoria Elementary School will now visit from 3-4 pm (instead of 3:30-4:30 pm
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Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 1:30pm
Study Halls Return September 2
Study Halls at Central Library and Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park, and Waterdown branches resume on Tuesday, September 2. They will be open after-hours Mondays-Thursdays from 8 pm to Midnight. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 2:15pm
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 10)
Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.
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Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am
Makerspace And Technology Events
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
An introduction to the basics of a computer including using the mouse and keyboard.
- Sherwood Branch
- 467 Upper Ottawa Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
- Terryberry Branch
- 100 Mohawk Road West Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn the features and functions of the Brother PRS100 embroidery machine.
- Concession Branch
- 565 Concession Street Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn to design and create projects on this crafting machine.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn about 3D design.
- Turner Park Branch
- 352 Rymal Road East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
Build, program, and solve challenges using LEGO Spike Prime. Recommended for ages 8-12.
- Parkdale Branch
- 256 Parkdale Ave N Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.
- Red Hill Branch
- 695 Queenston Road Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn how to use HPL's public computers.
- Valley Park Branch
- 970 Paramount Dr. Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Build on what you have learned from Basic Computer Skills 1. Learn more about using the keyboard and drives. Ideal for new computer users.
- Stoney Creek Branch
- 777 Highway 8 Stoney Creek ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
- Waterdown Branch
- 163 Dundas St E Waterdown ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
- Dundas Branch
- 18 Ogilvie St Dundas ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn about HPL's online resources.
- Barton Branch
- 571 Barton Street East Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Learn the basics of how to use the program Microsoft Word.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
- Central Library
- 55 York Boulevard Hamilton ON
In-Branch Program
An introduction to the internet, featuring methods of connecting and navigating web browsers.
