Modified Bookmobile Service - September 15-18

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications. Thank you for your patience. 

Monday, September 15

  • Mohawk College, 12-1pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, September 16

  • Greencedar, 4-5pm - Cancelled

Wednesday, September 17

  • Helen Detwiler - Changed to 11-11:30am

Thursday, September 18

  • Meadowlands - Changed to 3:30-4pm
  • Bennetto - Changed to 4:45-5:30pm
 
 
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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Bookmobile
Bookmobile Stop: 
Bennetto
Greencedar
Helen Detwiler
Meadowlands
Mohawk College
Published:
Friday, September 12, 2025 - 3:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items. 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 10)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.

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Affected Branch: Kenilworth Branch
Nearest Branches: 
Barton Branch
Parkdale Branch
Sherwood Branch
Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am
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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
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 a Seed Library provided in partnership with Green Venture. Visit the Westdale Branch to select seeds, find information about gardening and HPL programs, and harvest seeds to replenish the Seed Library.  

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