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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Affected Branch: Concession Branch
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.

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Affected Branch: Carlisle Branch
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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Affected Branch: Terryberry Branch
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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Affected Branch: Kenilworth Branch
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

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
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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
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

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photo of kenilworth branch of hamilton public library
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