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
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.

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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.

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

The Rymal Road entrance to the facility will be unavailable today due to an event at the YMCA. Access to the parking lot, accessible parking spaces, back entrance, and external drop box remains 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.

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

Valley Park Branch

Open Hours: 
Sun: Closed
Mon: Closed
Tue: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Wed: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Thu: 9:00 am-8:00 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.
Study Hall Hours*: 
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 8:00 pm-12:00 am
Wednesday: 8:00 pm-12:00 am
Thursday: 8:00 pm-12:00 am
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Address:
970 Paramount Dr.
L8J 1Y2 Stoney Creek, ON
Google Map
AskHPL: 
Bus Routes: 
HSR Route 11 – Parkdale HSR Route 43 – Stone Church
Branch Manager: 
Ania Van Minnen (avanminn@hpl.ca)
Branch Features: 
Book Return
Free Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Self-Serve Lamination
Black and White and Colour Copying
Scan to USB and Email
Outdoor Garden Patio
Accessible Features: 
Accessible Parking
Automatic Door Opener

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

The Valley Park Branch also has a Seed Library provided in partnership with Green Venture. Visit the Valley Park Branch to select seeds, find information about gardening and HPL programs, and harvest seeds to replenish the Seed Library.  

Play the new, interactive Scout Scavenger Hunt to learn more about the eco-friendly tips about the Branch.

Closest major intersection  

Paramount Drive and Mud Street