Turner Park Branch - Study Hall Cancelled, Thursday, April 16

Due to exterior pavement construction, the Study Hall (8pm-Midnight) on Thursday, April 16 is cancelled. Study Hall service resumes on Monday, April 20. Thank you for your understanding.

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 2:30pm

Concession Branch - Renovations, April 7-10

Please note that there is higher than usual noise levels and odors due to renovations taking place this week. Thank you in advance for your patience.

Published:

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 2:30am

Terryberry Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom on the 1st floor at Terryberry Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

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Saturday, April 4, 2026 - 12:00pm

Mount Hope Branch - Delayed Opening, Monday, May 4

Due to Staff training, Mount Hope Branch will have a delayed opening of 2 pm on Monday, May 4. You may visit Turner Park Branch as the next nearest location for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

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Friday, March 27, 2026 - 8:00am

Central Library: SAD Therapy Lamp Out of Order

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.

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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.

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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.

Wednesday, April 15

Swansea 10:00-10:30 am - Cancelled
Helen Detwiler 11am-Noon - Cancelled
Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled

Thursday, April 16

Rockton 10:30-11:30 am - Cancelled
Mohawk Gardens 2:30-3 pm - Cancelled
Meadowlands 3:30-4 pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, April 21

Greencedar 5:30pm-6:30pm (instead of 4-5pm)
Mountview 5:30-6:30 pm - Cancelled

Friday, April 24

Winona 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
Maplewood 2:30-4 pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, April 28

McMaster 3:30-4:30 pm - Cancelled

Wednesday, April 29

Swansea 10-10:30 am - Cancelled
Helen Detwiler 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled

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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.

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Friday, March 13, 2026 - 5:45pm

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.

www.hpl.ca/valley-park

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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.

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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: 1970-1975

Background Reports Red Hill Expressway Consolidated Hearing - Record Number 390 Geometric Design Implications and Vehicle Noise

Highway Research Board. National Research council. National Academy of Sciences. National Academy of Engineering.

[1972]

CA3ONHWAO5 84 B163

Hamilton Mountain and Redhill Creek Transportation Corridor: Submission respecting Mountain Section

Hamilton, Ontario. Board of Control

1972

CA4ONHBLA15 72 H15

Submission by the City of Hamilton Board of Control Respecting the Mountain Section Hamilton Mountain and Red Hill Creek Transportation Corridor

Hamilton, Ontario. Board of Control

1972

CA4ONBLA15 72 S73

Trucks in the City of Hamilton. Hamilton Truck Origin and Destination Study. A Report on the Study and Analysis of Existing Truck Movements in the City of Hamilton

Prepared for the Transportation and Traffic Committee of the City of Hamilton by the Department of Traffic and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Communications

July 1973

R388.41324 HAM CESH

Technical Report Proposed Red Hill Creek Expressway

Hamilton Region Conservation Authority

1973

CA2ONER59 73 T26

Red Hill Creek Expressway Review. An analysis of alternative solutions. prepared for the city-provincial technical advisory committee

Route Projects Planning Office, Ministry of Transportation and Communications

Prepared by: S.C.J. Radbone

January 1975

R388.40971352 RED CESH

CA2ONDT 75 R23