From March 23 until April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations, reopening April 13. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026.
Valley Park Branch will remain open during the renovations for your library needs.
Filming will take place Mar 3-4, 7am to 11pm, at 1464 Centre Rd. This may impact traffic flow in the surrounding area.
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Computer availability may be limited. Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Starting the week of February 23, the 2nd Floor will be closed. The Children's collection will be temporarily available on the 1st Floor. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Starting Tuesday February 10, the First Floor Living Room is closed due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-4. Thank you for your patience.
Please note the following Bookmobile visit updates.
Friday, February 27
Winona 11:00am-12:00pm - Cancelled
Maplewood 2:30-4:00pm - Cancelled
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Effective Sunday, February 1, Sunday service hours at Central Library will be paused.
Sunday Hours will continue at Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches from 1-5pm.
Explore local conservation areas by borrowing a Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) pass from Hamilton Public Library. Enjoy free admission to Christie Lake, Tiffany Falls, Valens Lake and 10 other sites. The one-week pass allows free entry for up to six people per vehicle, year-round, seven days a week, sunrise to sunset.
How do I borrow a HCA Pass?
Place a hold for a HCA pass through Hamilton Public Library’s catalogue.
How long can I use it?
The free pass is valid for one week. Please return it to any HPL branch upon expiry.
What conservation areas are included with the Pass?
Visit Christie Lake, Confederation Beach Park, Crooks’ Hollow, Devil’s Punchbowl, Dofasco 2000 Trail, Dundas Valley, Eramosa Karst, Fifty Point, Fletcher Creek Ecological Reserve, Saltfleet, Spencer Gorge*, Tiffany Falls, Valens Lake and Westfield Heritage Village.
*Reservations are required to visit Spencer Gorge.
Can I use this Pass to enter conservation areas in other cities?
No. This is for use only at Hamilton conservation areas.
Are there discounts available with this Pass?
Receive a 15% discount on HCA rentals (pavilions and group picnic sites). The discount is not available at Confederation Beach Park, Wild Waterworks or for wedding rentals.
Take pictures of your outdoor adventures and tag us on social media using #ExploreHCA @HamiltonLibrary @Hamilton_CA
Borrow the HCA Pass with your HPL library card.
Need a Library Card? Register at any HPL branch or Online.
