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Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Sherwood Makerspace Unavailable
Due to ongoing construction on the second floor, the Sherwood Makerspace is temporarily unavailable. We anticipate reopening in late June. The nearest Makerspace location is Concession Branch.
Published:
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - 11:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Saturday, June 13:
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Special Event - All Stops Cancelled
Friday, June 19:
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Six Nations- Cancelled
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Maplewood- Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Sherwood Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd Floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st Floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Locke 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
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:
AskHPL:
905-546-3200
Bus Routes:
HSR Route 6 - Aberdeen
HSR Route 7 - Locke
Branch Manager:
Danika Bernard (dbernard@hpl.ca)
Branch Features:
Book Return
Wheelchair Accessible
Black and White and Colour Copying
Scan to USB and Email
Accessible Features:
Accessible Parking
Accessible Washroom
Automatic Door Opener
Accessible Ramp
Family Change Room
The Locke Branch is the oldest of the all branches of the Hamilton Public Library system. It was opened on February 2, 1925 and has remained in the same location since then.
The branch offers materials for children, teens and adults as well as programming for children and adults.
Closest major intersection
Locke Street South and Aberdeen Avenue
