Mount Hope Branch closed due to facility problem

Mount Hope Branch is closed due to a building issue. We aim to reopen as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Published:
Friday, November 7, 2025 - 1:00pm
Concession Branch: Children's Area Renovations

Concession Branch's children area is closed for renovations. Please use the temporary space. Public computers are also affected. There are currently three available. We aim to have the branch back in order as soon as possible.

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Published:
Friday, November 7, 2025 - 9:30am
Odour at Carlisle Branch

Members visiting the Carlisle Branch may notice an unpleasant odour. We are working to identify the source and hope to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

Published:
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 5:30pm
Terryberry Children's Area Temporarily Closed

The children's area at the Terryberry Branch is temporarily closed due to a facilities issue. We aim to reopen it as soon as possible.

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Published:
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 1:30pm
Network Maintenance - Wednesday, November 12

HPL's WiFi, Catalogue and online resources will undergo network maintenance on Wednesday, November 12 from 5-8am. We apologize for the inconvenience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 8:00am
Kenilworth Branch Reopening

Noise and limited parking continue at the Kenilworth Branch this week as renovations wrap up. Thank you for your understanding.

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Published:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings 

The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills. 

Monday, November 10 
Concession Branch, 10am

Thursday, November 13
Binbrook Branch, 10am

Friday, November 14
Valley Park Branch, 10am

Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm

Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am

You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
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

Concession 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: Closed
Sat: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Note: Public computers shut down 15 minutes and Makerspaces close 30 minutes before the branch closes.
Address:
565 Concession Street
L8V 1A8 Hamilton, ON
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Bus Routes: 
HSR Route 23 - Upper Gage HSR Route 24 - Upper Sherman HSR Route 25 - Upper Wentworth
Branch Manager: 
Rama Kaba-Demanin (rkaba@hpl.ca)
Branch Features: 
Book Return
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 Interview Space
Elevator
Family Change Room

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photo of the concession branch of hamilton public library
Concession Branch

The Concession Branch was first named the Mountain Branch. It opened in 1930 and was the first branch on Hamilton Mountain. After occupying storefront locations for a number of years, a permanent building at the corner of Concession Street and Cliff Avenue was opened in 1949. In 1991, the building was demolished and the current building opened in early 1994.

The branch offers materials and programming for children, teens and adults.

The Concession Branch is located at 565 Concession St, Hamilton ON L8V 1A8

Closest major intersection

Concession and Upper Wentworth Streets