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Published:

Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Central Library

Open Hours:

Sun: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
8:00-9:00am- 1st Floor only.

Mon: 8:00 am-8:00 pm
8:00-9:00am- 1st Floor only.

Tue: 8:00 am-8:00 pm
8:00-9:00am- 1st Floor only.

Wed: 8:00 am-8:00 pm
8:00-9:00am- 1st Floor only.

Thu: 8:00 am-8:00 pm
8:00-9:00am- 1st Floor only.

Fri: 8:00 am-6:00 pm
8:00-9:00am- 1st Floor only.

Sat: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
8:00-9:00am- 1st Floor only.

Note: Public computers shut down 15 minutes and Makerspaces close 30 minutes before the branch closes.

Study Hall Hours*:

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 pm-12:00 am
8:00-9:00am- 1st Floor only.

Tuesday: 8:00 pm-12:00 am
8:00-9:00am- 1st Floor only.

Wednesday: 8:00 pm-12:00 am
8:00-9:00am- 1st Floor only.

Thursday: 8:00 pm-12:00 am
8:00-9:00am- 1st Floor only.

Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed

Address:

55 York Boulevard
L8N 4E4 Hamilton, ON
Google Map

AskHPL:

289-779-7588 *HPL Main Line

Bus Routes:

Any bus that stops at the MacNab Street Terminal and/or at King & James St

Branch Manager:

Sarah Gauthier, Allison Stockton-Aird

Branch Features:

Book Return

Computer Training Lab

Multipurpose Rooms

Public Use Computers

Free WiFi

Wheelchair Accessible

French Collection

Bike Rack

Makerspace

Makerspace Booking

Makerspace Equipment

Self-Serve Lamination

Black and White and Colour Copying

Scan to USB and Email

Accessible Features:

Accessible Counter

Accessible Washroom

Automatic Door Opener

Accessible Ramp

Accessible Interview Space

Elevator

Family Change Room

Hearing Loop

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*Between 8-9am, only the Library’s First Floor is open.

The first Hamilton Public Library building opened on September 16, 1890 by the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen on the north side of Main Street West. In 1913, a new main library opened. This building was replaced in 1980 by Central Library, at the current location on York Boulevard.

In 2010, Central Library re-opened after approximately 18 months of renovations. Central Library opened with a newly revitalized first floor, which includes a Community Living Room that takes advantage of natural light. The Ontario Library Association honoured Central in 2012 with an Architectural and Design Transformation award.

The Central Library also has a Seed Library provided in partnership with Green Venture. Visit the Central Library to select seeds, find information about gardening and HPL programs, and harvest seeds to replenish the Seed Library.

Central Library offers materials and programming for children, teens and adults. The Library also has dedicated spaces and program rooms for children, teens and adults.

Visit the Newcomer Learning Centre on the 4th Floor for English language learning resources, programs and services.

The Local History & Archives (LH&A) Department has been collecting and preserving Hamilton's history since 1914. LHA is located on the 3rd Floor.

Central Library is located at 55 York Blvd, Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4.

Directions From Toronto:

Take Highway 401 to Highway 403.
Exit at York Boulevard.
Follow York Boulevard past Bay Street and FirstOntario Centre.
Library is on the right-hand side.

From Niagara Falls:

Take QEW Westbound to Highway 403, Hamilton
Exit at York Boulevard.
Follow York Boulevard past Bay Street and FirstOntario Centre.
Library is on the right-hand side.

From Brantford:

Take Highway 403 to Hamilton.
Exit at Main Street East.
Follow Main Street to Bay Street.
Turn left onto Bay Street.
Follow Bay Street to York Boulevard and turn right past FirstOntario Centre
Library is on the right-hand side.

Parking

Public parking lots are located in the immediate vicinity.