Due to maintenance, the Central Library's First Floor Women's Washroom will be out of service on the morning of Monday, July 21. Washrooms are available in the Hamilton Room and by the Jackson Square Food Court. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Central Library - First Floor Women's Washroom Out of Order
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Published:
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 2:00pm
Catalogue Maintenance
HPL's catalogue is not available Sunday July, 20 5:00am - 10:00am due to system maintenance. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 2:00pm
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton
Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.
Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Friday July 11. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning.
For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 11:00am
Concession Branch Accessible Parking Spot not available
Accessible Parking Spot not available. We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
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Published:
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 10:15am
Locke Branch - Filming
Filming will take place near the Locke Branch from July 13 to 16, which will impact traffic flow and parking. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- North side of Homewood Avenue between Lockes Street South and Kent Street
- North/South side of Stanley Avenue
- East side of Kent Street between Stanley Avenue and Homewood Avenue
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Published:
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 8:00am
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order
The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
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Published:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume
Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available
The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.
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Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
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
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
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
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
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
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:
AskHPL:
Bus Routes:
Freelton Branch is not accessible by HSR bus.
Branch Manager:
Carly Bedford (cbedford@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 Washroom
Automatic Door Opener
Accessible Ramp
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 also has a Seed Library provided in partnership with Green Venture. Visit the Freelton Branch to select seeds, find information about gardening and HPL programs, and harvest seeds to replenish the Seed Library.
The Freelton Branch is located at 1803 Brock Rd, Freelton, ON L0R 1K0
Closest major intersection
Highways 6 and 97
