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:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:15pm
Kenilworth Branch Reopening
The Kenilworth Branch has reopened today, Monday, October 27. Please note that there is limited parking, and noise disruptions may occur this week as the final touches are made to the renovations. Thank you for your understanding.
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Published:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Central Library - Fourth Floor Closure
The 4th Floor is closed on Thursday, October 30 from 4-8pm for a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available with study and work spaces.
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Published:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings
The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.
Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am
You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees
Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Labour Day Parade
Carpenters Union Local 18 marching up James Street on September 2, 1958. They are just passing the Lister Building at the corner of King William Street.
Here is a float celebrating the 60th anniversary of Barbers Local 131 moving up James Street North on September 8, 1959. They have just reached the corner of King and James and you can see the old City Hall in the background.
Some ladies riding on an unidentified float during the Labour Day Parade on September 6, 1960. They have just gone past the intersection of King and James Streets and are continuing up James Street.
Delegation from the Hamilton & District Labour Council marching west at Market Square. Mayor Victor Kennedy Copps is in the white hat marching behind the banner. King William Street and the Lister building are in the background.
