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

Westdale Branch

Open Hours:

Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00 am-7:00 pm

Tue: 9:00 am-7:00 pm

Wed: 9:00 am-7:00 pm

Thu: 9:00 am-7:00 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.

Address:

955 King Street West
L8S 1K9 Hamilton, ON
Google Map

AskHPL:

289-779-7588

Bus Routes:

HSR Route 1 - King (weekdays only) HSR Route 5 - Delaware HSR Route 10 - B-line Express HSR Route 51 - University

Branch Manager:

Danika Bernard (dbernard@hpl.ca)

Branch Features:

Book Return

Free Parking

Multipurpose Rooms

Public Use Computers

Free WiFi

Wheelchair Accessible

French Collection

Bike Rack

Black and White and Colour Copying

Scan to USB and Email

Accessible Features:

Accessible Parking

Accessible Washroom

Automatic Door Opener

Accessible Interview Space

Family Change Room

MagnusCards

Street Level Entrance

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Westdale Branch

The Westdale Branch was originally known as the Western Branch. The Branch opened in June 1957 and was renovated and expanded in 1998. The name was officially changed to Westdale in 1969. The Branch offers materials and programming for children, teens and adults.

The Westdale Branch also has The Seed Library. The Seed Library is provided in partnership with the Hamilton Seed Library. Its lending process is very simple, visit the branch, pick the seeds that you would like to take and fill out the log sheet. There are no limits to how much you can take, all that is requested is that everyone respect that this is a community resource and that they only take a reasonable amount.

The Westdale Branch is located at 955 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 1K9

Closest major intersections

King Street West and Sterling Street; King Street West and Longwood Street South