Branch Closures

Barton, Binbrook, Carlisle, Concession, Freelton, Greensville, Locke, Lynden, Mount Hope, Parkdale, Stoney Creek, Waterdown and Valley Park Branches are closed All Day on Thursday, January 15, 2026 due to poor weather. Study Halls are open tonight with the exception of Waterdown and Valley Park Branches.

Published:
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 12:00pm
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled

All Bookmobile visits are cancelled today, Thursday, January 15 due to winter weather conditions. Stay tuned for updates on Friday, January 16.

Published:
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 12:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings

The following Branches open at 1pm: Ancaster, Dundas, Kenilworth, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Saltfleet, Westdale and Sherwood. 
Extended Access is not available.

Published:
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 11:00am
Central Library - Delayed Opening

Central Library opens at Noon today, Thursday, January 15. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 7:00am
Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton

Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton January 14, 2025.

The temperature is expected to plummet below minus 15 Celsius. For warm place hours visit hpl.ca/hours

For a list of shelters and health information visit www.hamilton.ca/cold

Published:
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - 4:00pm
Online Resources - Update

The following eResources have been recently discontinued in our HPL collections: Novelist, Summa, Summa Kids, and Northstar Digital Literacy. Please visit www.hpl.ca/articles/read-watch-listen for our full listing of online resources for your next read, watch, listen and/or learn.

Published:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 11:00am
Waterdown Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Waterdown Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

Published:
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
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.

Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items. 

Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Lynden Branch

Open Hours: 
Sun: Closed
Mon: 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
 Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Tue: 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
 Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Wed: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
 Self-Serve: 9:00 am-10:00 am
 Self-Serve: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm

Thu: Closed
Fri: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
 Self-Serve: 9:00 am-10:00 am
 Self-Serve: 3:00 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:
110 Lynden Rd
L0R 1T0 Hamilton, ON
Google Map
AskHPL: 
Bus Routes: 
Lynden Branch is not accessible by HSR bus.
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

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Lynden Branch

The Lynden Branch was established in 1966. A new, improved building opened down the road in January 2013. The Branch offers materials for children, teens and adults, as well as programming for adults and children.

The Lynden 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 Lynden Branch is located at 110 Lynden Rd, Lynden, ON L0R 1T0

Closest major intersection

Governors and Lynden Roads