Central Library - Fourth Floor Special Event, July 12

Central Library's Fourth Floor is hosting Steel Town Love Festival on Saturday, July 12 from 11am-4pm. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available for Members to use as study and work spaces instead. 

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Nearest Branches: 
Barton Branch
Concession Branch
Locke Branch
Published:
Monday, July 7, 2025 - 8:00am
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order

The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.

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Affected Branch: Terryberry Branch
Nearest Branches: 
Central Library
Concession Branch
Locke Branch
Published:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume

Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.

 

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Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available

The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Affected Branch: Mount Hope Branch
Nearest Branches: 
Ancaster Branch
Terryberry Branch
Turner Park Branch
Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
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Locke 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:
285 Locke Street South
L8P 4C2 Hamilton, ON
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AskHPL: 

289-779-7588

Bus Routes: 
HSR Route 6 - Aberdeen HSR Route 7 - Locke
Branch Manager: 
Danika Bernard (dbernard@hpl.ca)
Branch Features: 
Book Return
Public Use Computers
Free WiFi
Wheelchair Accessible
Black and White and Colour Copying
Scan to USB and Email
Accessible Features: 
Accessible Parking
Accessible Washroom
Automatic Door Opener
Accessible Ramp
Accessible Interview Space
Family Change Room

The Locke Branch is the oldest of the all branches of the Hamilton Public Library system. It was opened on February 2, 1925 and has remained in the same location since then. 

The branch offers materials for children, teens and adults as well as programming for children and adults. 

Closest major intersection

Locke Street South and Aberdeen Avenue