Bookmobile Stops Cancelled

All Bookmobile visits are cancelled on Saturday, January 3. Regular service visits resume Monday, January 5. www.hpl.ca/bookmobile

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Bookmobile
Published:
Friday, January 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Service Modification

Due to mechanical issues, the Winona (11 am-Noon) and Maplewood (2:30-4 pm) visits are cancelled today, Friday, January 2. Queen Victoria visit is also cancelled. Service is expected to resume next week. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Bookmobile
Bookmobile Stop: 
Maplewood
Winona
Published:
Friday, January 2, 2026 - 10:00am
Waterdown Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Waterdown Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Published:
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
Central Library Makerspace - White Vinyl Unavailable

The Makerspace at Central Library is currently out of white vinyl for printing. Members needing white vinyl can visit the Dundas or Valley Park branch Makerspaces, which are the closest locations with white vinyl currently available. 

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Published:
Saturday, December 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Barton Branch Closure - January 7

Due to maintenance, the Barton Branch will be closed on Wednesday, January, 7. Please visit Central Library or Kenilworth Branch for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

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Published:
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - 11:45am
Printing Updates

Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies. 

Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Central Library, Fourth Floor Closure: Friday, January 2

Due to the setup for the Noon Hour Concert, the Fourth Floor at Central Library will be closed on Friday, January 2. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 have spaces to work and study.

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Nearest Branches: 
Barton Branch
Concession Branch
Locke Branch
Published:
Friday, December 19, 2025 - 5:00pm
Study Halls - Holiday Break

Branch Study Halls are paused Friday, December 19, 2025 through Monday, January 5, 2026. Central Library Study Hall hours resume Spring 2026. 

www.hpl.ca/study-halls

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:15am
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
Home > Hours > Central Library

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

*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.

* For Couriers and Deliveries: The physical address of Central Library is 55 York Blvd, Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4.