The Seasonal Affective Disorder therapy lamp on the 2nd floor at Central Library is out of order. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. For more locations, please visit Light Therapy Lamps | HPL.
Central Library: SAD Therapy Lamp Out of Order
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 10:00am
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor, March 30-April 27
Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Thank you for your patience during this time.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Tuesday, March 24
McMaster 3:30-4:30pm - Cancelled
Greencedar 4:30-5pm (instead of 4-5pm)
Wednesday, March 26
Rockton 10:30-11:30am - Cancelled
Meadowlands 3:30-4pm - Cancelled
Bennetto 5-5:30pm (instead of 4-5:30pm)
Published:
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Central Library - New Library Card Check-in Process
Starting Monday, March 16, adults 18+ are required to show their Library card to access Central Library. This is a temporary measure to ensure safety for all. Thank you for your patience in advance.
Published:
Friday, March 13, 2026 - 5:45pm
Concession Branch Children's Area Reduced Service
A Children's area activity table, including the children's computers at Concession Branch are unavailable due to a facility issue. We aim to fix them as soon as possible.
Published:
Monday, March 9, 2026 - 11:30am
HPL Telephone Main Line Roll Back
HPL's original phone number is back in service. Please call 905-546-3200. The 289-779-7588 number, created due to the 2024 cybersecurity incident, is also working.
Published:
Friday, March 6, 2026 - 9:15am
Valley Park Community Centre Closure
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.
Published:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11:00am
Concession Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Concession Branch's Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Seating may be limited at times. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Red Hill Creek Expressway Books: 1982-1983
Background Reports Red Hill Expressway Consolidated Hearings - Factors Affecting Response to Road Noise
S.M. Taylor and F.L. Hall
Department of Geography and Department of Civil Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Environment and Planning A, volume 9, pages 585-597
CA3ONHWAO5 84 B166
Red Hill Creek Valley Recreation Plan. Red Hill Creek Land Use Potential. A Plan of Cultural, Social and Recreational Uses in the Red Hill Creek Valley
September 1982
CA4ONHBLZ65 82 R23
Background Reports Red Hill Expressway Consolidated Hearings - Reliability of Social Survey Data on Noise Effects
Fred L. Hall and S. Martin Taylor Department of Geography and Department of Civil Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 72(4)
October 1982
CA3ONHWAO5 84 B168
Mountain East-West and North-South Transportation Corridor. Vol. 1. Environmental Assessment Submission
Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth
December 1982
R388.40971352 MOU Vol. 1 CESH
Mountain East-West and North-South Transportation Corridor. Vol. II - Exhibits
Environmental Assessment Submission
December 1982
R388.40971352 MOU Vol. 2 CESH
Mountain East-West and North-South Transportation Corridor. Revised Travel Forecast
1982
R388.40971352 MOU CESH
Review Under the Environmental Assessment Act prepared by Ministries and Agencies of the Province of Ontario. Mountain East-West and North-South Transportation Corridor Environmental Assessment
EA File No. 1-81-0021-000
Submitted by: The Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth
August 1983
R388.40971352 REV CESH
Mountain East-West and North-South Transportation Corridor. Supplementary Documentation. Environmental Assessment Submission
Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth
November 1983
R388.40971352 MOU Vol. 2 CESH
Comments by Government Reviewers: Environmental Assessment Submission Mountain East West and North South Transportation Corridor
Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Municipality Council
1983
CA3ONHWAO5 83 C53
Effect of Proposed North-South Expressway on Peak Flood Flows and Levels in Lower Red-Hill Creek
Department of Engineering. Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Municipality.
1983
CA3ONHWQ90 83 E26
Effects of the Upper Ottawa Street Landfill on Redhill Creek: Interim Report Upper Ottawa Street Landfill Study Reference Paper 14
Upper Ottawa Street Landfill Site Study Committee. Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth
1983
CA3ONHWQ90 83 I56R14
