Turner Park Branch- Facility Access

Parking lots, the main entrance and the exterior drop box are currently unavailable. Please use alternate entrances and parking as directed on-site.

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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
Published:
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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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Bookmobile
Bookmobile Stop: 
Winona
Published:
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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Published:
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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Published:
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
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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Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
Home > Services > Meeting Rooms

Library Spaces and Room Rentals

Free Rooms to Meet, Study and Create 

Hamilton Public Library offers a variety of free spaces for community use. Whether you're studying, working on a group project, hosting a quiet meeting or practicing piano, we have a space for you.  

Available Spaces 

Study Rooms  

Study rooms are available at the following branches: 

  • Ancaster 

  • Binbrook 

  • Central Library (Privacy-On-Demand Spaces)

  • Dundas 

  • Parkdale 

  • Terryberry 

  • Turner Park 

  • Valley Park 

  • Waterdown 

Rooms are free to use, available in two-hour blocks on a first-come, first-served basis. Rooms cannot be booked within 15 minutes of closing. 

How to Book 
Reserve online or contact staff by phone, email, chat or in person. 

Online Booking Requirements 

  • A valid HPL library card is required for online bookings. 

  • Bookings can be made up to two weeks in advance, in two-hour time slots. 

  • Valid ID is accepted for in-person reservations. 

Booking Guidelines 

  • One booking per person or group per day (one library card per group). 

  • Reservations are held for 10 minutes after the start time. 

  • Check in at the desk with your library card or photo ID—staff will unlock the room. 

  • You may stay longer if no one else has booked the room afterward. 

  • Rooms cannot be booked within 15 minutes of closing. 

Piano Practice Room – Central Library  

Central Library’s 2nd Floor Piano Room offers a quiet space for practice. 

One-hour sessions are available during open hours, except for the last booking of the day, which is 45 minutes. To make a reservation up to two weeks in advance, please call, email or chat with Staff. 

Meeting Room Rentals – Currently Unavailable 

Meeting room rentals are currently on pause as HPL prioritizes library spaces for free programming and community use. 

When rentals resume, priority will be given to library programming and City and community partners with civic, educational and cultural goals. For future reference, please review HPL’s Working with Us Policy to learn about room booking guidelines, fees and library partnerships. 

Updated: June 2025