Parking lots, the main entrance and the exterior drop box are currently unavailable. Please use alternate entrances and parking as directed on-site.
Turner Park Branch- Facility Access
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Published:
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 2:30pm
Labour Day Closure
All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, August 31, and Labour Day, Monday, September 1st. Bookmobile is off the road, and Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume Tuesday, September 2. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 8:00am
Bookmobile Modified Service
The Winona Bookmobile visit on Friday, August 22 (11am-Noon) is cancelled due to the Winona Peach Festival. It is expected to resume the following week. Thank you for your understanding.
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Friday, August 15, 2025 - 2:00pm
Turner Park - Mid-Day Fire Drill, September 3
Due to a mid-day fire drill, Turner Park Branch and Les Chater Family YMCA are closed for a fire drill from noon-1 pm. Thank you for your patience.
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Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Upcoming Temporary Closure
Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit Parkdale and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. Thank you for your understanding.
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Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am
Turner Park - Outdoor Maintenance and Repairs
From August 18-19, accessible parking spots at the back of the building will not be available due to concrete and perimeter walkway repairs. From August 20-22, the main entrance from the back of the building will not be available. Please use the sidewalk on the side of the Branch to enter through the front entrance (off Rymal Road East) and gain access to the back parking lot. Thank you for your understanding.
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Published:
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 12:00pm
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.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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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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Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
Playwright Anna Chatterton Next Writer in Residence
From September 16, 2024, to April 2025, Anna will mentor aspiring writers in person and virtually at McMaster University and Central Library. The residency also gives Anna time to develop works in progress.
“It’s such an honour to have this position that allows me to work with emerging writers and have dedicated writing time,” said Anna. “I find inspiration working with other writers and being out in the community.”
The Writer in Residence program is supported by Hamilton Public Library, McMaster University Humanities and McMaster Library. Anna is a two-time finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award for Drama. Her published writing includes the plays Within the Glass, Quiver, Cowgirl Up, Gertrude and Alice, and the upcoming Children of Fire (non-fiction).
Anna is the winner of a City of Hamilton Arts Award, a Toronto Theatre Critics Award, an LA Independent Women Film Award for Best Narrative Feature and a Dora Mavor Moore award. She was nominated for a Juno Award, a Hamilton Literary Award for Fiction, and five Dora Mavor Moore Awards. Anna has been in residence at seven theatres.
“McMaster University Library is proud to be a partner in this program that invests in Canadian authors, supporting not only the development of their works but also the mentorship of local writers,” said Vivian Lewis, Associate Vice-President and University Librarian at McMaster.
“Hamilton Public Library is proud to foster local writing talent through the Writer-in-Residence program, and Anna Chatterton’s immense talent and versatility will surely offer a fresh perspective for many aspiring writers,” said Erica Conly, HPL Manager of Program Development.
Writers of all levels and disciplines can reserve a consultation at Anna’s booking webpage. You can also meet Anna at a Welcome Reception on Sep 12, 6:30 pm at Central Library. Anna will host workshops and events at HPL from September 2024 through April 2025. Learn more at hpl.ca/writer-in-residence.
