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Warming Places - All Branches

With winter weather upon us, all HPL branches are open as warming spaces during open service hours. For more options across the city, please visit www.hamilton.ca/WinterResponse.

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - 12:15pm
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Terryberry Branch - Delayed Opening

Due to Staff training, the Terryberry Branch opens at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 13. Thank you for your patience.

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Terryberry Branch
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Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - 12:00pm

Concession Branch - Makerspace Temporary Closure

The Makerspace at the Concession Branch is unavailable. It is not known when it will reopen. We are looking into it and apologize for any inconvenience.

Affected Branch: 
Concession Branch
Nearest Branches: 
Sherwood Branch
Terryberry Branch
Publish Date: 
Monday, December 4, 2023 - 4:30pm
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