City-Wide Outage, Library Service Impacted

HPL is recovering from the City of Hamilton's cybersecurity-related outage, which began Sunday February 25 and continues today, Tuesday October 29. Learn more.

Public computers are available at all locations except Central Library's 2nd and 3rd Floors.
Printing is available at all branches. Photocopying is available at all branches except for the Terryberry, Concession, and Dundas branches. Scanning is not yet available.
Website log-in is available, access is restored to the catalogue, the HPL App is online, online eResources are available and Holds can be placed.
Public Wi-Fi is available at most branches except the Ancaster Branch.
Automatic check-ins are operating.
Makerspace services are available at select locations.

Contact Library Staff: call 289-779-7588, chat at hpl.ca, and email askus@hpl.ca. Branches are open. Check hpl.ca/events for program updates. Thank you for your patience.

Frequently Asked Questions | HPL

Publish Date:

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - 8:00am

Notices

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Concession Accessible Washroom Unvailable

The accessible washroom at Concession Branch is currently out of order. We are working with facilities staff to restore access. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Affected Branch:

Concession Branch

Nearest Branches:

Sherwood Branch

Terryberry Branch

Publish Date:

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - 6:30pm

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:

Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 10:00am

Kenilworth 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:

103 Kenilworth Avenue North
L8H 4R6 Hamilton, ON
Google Map

AskHPL:

289-779-7588

Bus Routes:

HSR Route 1 - King HSR Route 2 - Barton HSR Route 3 - Cannon HSR Route 10 - Beeline Express HSR Route 41 – Mohawk

Branch Manager:

Melissa McSweeney (mmcsween@hpl.ca)

Branch Features:

Book Return

Free Parking

Public Use Computers

Free WiFi

Wheelchair Accessible

Black and White and Colour Copying

Scan to USB and Email

Accessible Features:

Accessible Parking

Accessible Counter

Accessible Washroom

Automatic Door Opener

Accessible Ramp

Accessible Interview Space

Elevator

Family Change Room

MagnusCards

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Kenilworth Library

The Kenilworth Branch opened in 1932. Its architecture was based on the former Boys and Girls House of the Toronto Public Library. This historical Branch offers materials and programming for children, teens and adults. Kenilworth Branch was most recently renovated in 2012.

The Kenilworth Branch is located at 103 Kenilworth Ave N, Hamilton, ON L8H 4R6.

Closest major intersection

Main Street East and Kenilworth Avenue