Limited Parking at Locke Branch

The parking on Locke Street directly in front of the Locke Branch is blocked due fiming around Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave., January 20-24.

Affected Branch(es):

Locke Branch

Publish Date:

Monday, January 20, 2025 - 10:00am

Warming Places - All Branches

The City of Hamilton has issued a Cold Alert. All HPL branches are warming centres during our service hours. More locations are available throughout the city.

www.hamilton.ca/winterresponse

Publish Date:

Sunday, January 19, 2025 - 12:00pm

Accessible Door Not Working - Kenilworth Branch

The accessibility wave sensor is out of order for exiting the Kenilworth branch. Aplogies for the inconvenience.

Affected Branch(es):

Kenilworth Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Red Hill Branch

Publish Date:

Saturday, January 18, 2025 - 10:15am

Bookmobile - Modified Service

Monday, January 20

Riverdale 4:00-5:00 updated to 3:30-4:00
Stinson 5:30-6:30 updated to 4:30-5:30

Tuesday, January 21

Greencedar 4:00-5:00 updated to 3:30-4:15
Mountview 5:30-6:30 updated to 4:30-5:30

Wednesday, January 22

Winona Park 3:00-4:00: Cancelled
Rosedale 5:30-6:30 updated to 4:30-5:30

Affected Branch(es):

Bookmobile

Publish Date:

Saturday, January 18, 2025 - 10:00am

Notices

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HPL Catalogue - Scheduled Maintenance

Due to scheduled maintenance, HPL's Library catalogue will be not available from 8am to 10am on Sunday, January 26, 2025. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Publish Date:

Monday, January 20, 2025 - 1:15pm

Terryberry Accessible Washroom on the 1st Floor - Out of Order

The accessible washroom on the 1st floor of Terryberry library is unavailable.

Affected Branch:

Terryberry Branch

Nearest Branches:

Concession Branch

Turner Park Branch

Publish Date:

Friday, January 17, 2025 - 12:30pm

Phishing Scheme

Please be aware of online phishing attempts impersonating Hamilton Public Library and Library Staff. HPL does not solicit paid freelance opportunities through social media or other messaging applications. HPL does not request personal or banking information through social media or require financial compensation when reviewing job applications. Please report phishing schemes to communications@hpl.ca. If you think you are a victim of fraud, please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.

Publish Date:

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - 5:30pm

Freelton Branch

Open Hours:

Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-10:00 am
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm

Tue: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-10:00 am

Wed: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-10:00 am
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm

Thu: 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Fri: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Self-Serve: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm

Sat: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-12:00 pm

*Pre-registration required to access the Branch during self-serve extended access hours. Staff are available remotely during these hours.

Note: Public computers shut down 15 minutes and Makerspaces close 30 minutes before the branch closes.

Address:

1803 Brock Road
L0R 1K0 Freelton, ON
Google Map

AskHPL:

289-779-7588

Bus Routes:

Freelton Branch is not accessible by HSR bus.

Branch Manager:

Carly Bedford (cbedford@hpl.ca)

Branch Features:

Book Return

Free Parking

Public Use Computers

Free WiFi

Wheelchair Accessible

Black and White and Colour Copying

Scan to USB and Email

Extended Access Hours

Accessible Features:

Accessible Parking

Accessible Washroom

Automatic Door Opener

Accessible Ramp

MagnusCards

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The Freelton Branch was established in 1978, replacing a deposit station. The Branch moved to its present location in 1995. Freelton Branch offers materials for children, teens and adults including books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, newspapers and more. Services include programming for children. Public Internet access computers also include adult and children’s software applications.

The Freelton Branch also offers Self-Serve Extended Access. Pre-registration required to access the Branch during self-serve hours. Staff are available remotely during these hours.

The Freelton Branch is located at 1803 Brock Rd, Freelton, ON L0R 1K0

Closest major intersection

Highways 6 and 97