Cold Weather Alert

The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton is issuing a Cold Weather Alert effective this today, February 20, 2025. A Cold Weather Alert is issued when current or anticipated weather conditions are at or below minus 15 degrees Celsius or minus 20 with wind chill.

This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.

Publish Date:

Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 2:45pm

Notices

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Red Hill Branch – Taxes Now Listed Separately on Items and Services

Red Hill Branch is testing a pricing update where applicable taxes are now added and displayed separately on sale items, including HPL Shop and Makerspace items and services. Member receipts show the tax charged for each item. Black-and-white and color copying/printing remain tax-included.

This change will take effect at all branches starting February 25.

Affected Branch:

Red Hill Branch

Publish Date:

Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 9:00am

Central and Turner Park Branch - Large Format Printer Unavailable

The large format printer in the Makerspace is currently unavailable. Please utilize our other Makerspace locations if needed. We will advise once it is restored to service.

Affected Branch:

Nearest Branches:

Publish Date:

Friday, February 14, 2025 - 2:00pm

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, February 11, 2025 - 10:30am

Waterdown Branch

Open Hours:

Sun: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Mon: 9:00 am-8:00 pm

Tue: 9:00 am-8:00 pm

Wed: 9:00 am-8:00 pm

Thu: 9:00 am-8:00 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.

Study Hall Hours*:

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 pm-12:00 am

Tuesday: 8:00 pm-12:00 am

Wednesday: 8:00 pm-12:00 am

Thursday: 8:00 pm-12:00 am

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Address:

163 Dundas St E
L8N 2Z7 Waterdown, ON
Google Map

AskHPL:

289-779-7588

Bus Routes:

HSR Route 18 - Waterdown

Branch Manager:

Carly Bedford (cbedford@hpl.ca)

Branch Features:

Book Return

Computer Training Lab

Free Parking

Multipurpose Rooms

Public Use Computers

Free WiFi

Wheelchair Accessible

Makerspace

Makerspace Booking

Makerspace Equipment

Self-Serve Lamination

Black and White and Colour Copying

Scan to USB and Email

Extended Study Hours

Accessible Features:

Accessible Parking

Accessible Counter

Accessible Washroom

Automatic Door Opener

Accessible Ramp

Accessible Interview Space

Family Change Room

MagnusCards

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The Waterdown Branch was established in 1966 and moved to the Mill Street North location in 1979. In December 2015, the Branch moved to its new location, 163 Dundas St. E.

The Branch offers several improved service features including: accessibility, more public-access computers and dedicated study spaces. The Branch now has a bigger collection and a redesigned children's area, which houses kid-friendly technology and activities. With the new layout and larger space, more programs will be offered in the Branch and when the weather is agreeable, a reading patio overlooking Dundas Street and the Escarpment will be opened.

This multi-use facility is also home to our community partners:

New Flamborough Seniors' Recreation Centre
Flamborough Archives run by the Flamborough Heritage Society
Flamborough Information and Community Service
Flamborough Municipal Service Centre

The Waterdown Branch is located at 163 Dundas St E, Waterdown, ON L8N 2Z7