Study Halls Return September 2

Study Halls at Central Library and Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park, and Waterdown branches resume on Tuesday, September 2. They will be open after-hours Mondays-Thursdays from 8 pm to Midnight. www.hpl.ca/study-halls 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 2:15pm
Branch Closures - Labour Day

All HPL Branches are closed Sunday, August 30, and Labour Day, Monday, September 1st. Bookmobile is off the road, and Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, September 2. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Stop Modified

Due to campus events, McMaster University's Bookmobile Visits for Tuesdays, August 26 and September 2 (3:30-4:30 pm) have been cancelled. Service is expected to resume on Tuesday, September 9. Thank you for your understanding.

1
Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Bookmobile Stop: 
Published:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 12:00pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

1
Affected Branch: Carlisle Branch
Published:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 10:15am
Turner Park - Rymal Road Entrance Unavailable

Due to continued concrete work, the Rymal Road entrance will be unavailable until Friday, August 30. Access to the parking lot, accessible parking spaces, back entrance, and external drop box is available. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 2:30pm
Labour Day Closure

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, August 31, and Labour Day, Monday, September 1st. Bookmobile is off the road, and Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume Tuesday, September 2. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 8:00am
Turner Park - Mid-Day Fire Drill, September 3

Due to a mid-day fire drill, Turner Park Branch and Les Chater Family YMCA are closed for a fire drill from noon-1 pm. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 10)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.

1
Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

Valley Park Branch Improvement Project

Exterior photo of the new Valley Park Branch

Update September 14, 2023:

As of September 2023, the Valley Park Branch has earned a LEED Gold Certification.

LEED®, and its related logo, is licensed in Canada to the Canada Green Building Council and is used here with permission.

"This LEED Gold Certification signifies thoughtful environmental, social, technological and education integration and really sets the stage for future library spaces."- Paul Takala, Chief Librarian and CEO at Hamilton Public Library


Update January 25, 2023:

Did you know that Valley Park was constructed with eco-friendly materials keeping environmental concerns in mind? Play the new LEED Scavenger Hunt at our Valley Park Branch and win fun prizes. The scavenger hunt engages and educates Members about sustainability in interactive ways.The Branch is targeting LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification, a mark of quality and achievement in sustainable building. Pursuing LEED certification involves using green building strategies across six categories. The six categories of LEED are Location and TransportationSustainable SitesWater Use ReductionEnergy and AtmosphereMaterials and Resources and Indoor Environmental Quality. Learn more at hpl.ca/LEED.


Update May 5, 2022:

Hamilton Public Library’s new Valley Park Branch at 970 Paramount Drive is now open. Stop in and see the latest collections and newest features including a Makerspace, a meeting and program room, study rooms and areas, and more.


Update April 8, 2022:

Hamilton Public Library’s temporary Valley Park Branch (1050 Paramount Dr., Unit 12) is closing on Saturday April 23 at 5pm. The outdoor drop box closes on April 26.

The new location at 970 Paramount Drive is expected to open in May 2022. Starting April 27, please return your library materials to the new exterior wall return slot.

Stay tuned to our website and social media channels for more details on a reopening date.


Update February 2, 2022:

Hamilton Public Library’s new Valley Park Branch is nearly finished as work crews finish work on interior touches. Stay tuned to our website and social media channels for news about the official opening in mid-Spring 2022.

Pages