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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Affected Branch: Waterdown Branch
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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Affected Branch: Barton Branch
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
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

Ancaster Branch

Open Hours: 
Sun: Closed
Mon: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Tue: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Wed: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Thu: 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Note: Public computers shut down 15 minutes and Makerspaces close 30 minutes before the branch closes.
Address:
300 Wilson St East
L9G 2B9 Hamilton, ON
Google Map
AskHPL: 
Bus Routes: 
HSR Route 16 - Ancaster
Branch Manager: 
Jen Gal (jgal@hpl.ca)
Branch Features: 
Book Return
Free Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Black and White and Colour Copying
Scan to USB and Email
Accessible Features: 
Accessible Parking
Accessible Counter
Accessible Washroom
Automatic Door Opener
Accessible Ramp
Accessible Interview Space
Elevator
Family Change Room

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Ancaster Branch

The Ancaster Branch first opened in 1955. The branch moved several times over the following decade. The library arrived at its current location on Wilson Street in 1967 as a Centennial project. Completely renovated in 2006, the branch offers materials and programming  for children, teens and adults.

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

The Ancaster branch is located at 300 Wilson St E, Ancaster, ON L9G 2B9.