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.
Turner Park Branch - Study Hall Cancelled, Thursday, April 16
Published:
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.
Published:
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.
Published:
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.
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.
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
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
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: 1980-1981
Mountain East-West and North-South Corridor Study. Phase IV
Prepared for Delcan. Ltd.
Project H3236-G
May 30, 1980
R388.40971352 NOR CESH
Archaeological Survey and Heritage Resource Assessment. East-West/North-South Transportation Corridor. East Hamilton
DeLCan. DeLeuw, Cather, Canada. Ltd.
June 1980
R388.40971352 ARC CESH
Noise Impact Assessment regarding Mountain East-West and North-South Transportation Corridor
Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth
Prepared for Delcan by Valcoustics Canada Ltd.
October 1980
R388.40971352 NOI CESH
Geotechnical Investigation Proposed Red Hill Creek Freeway Escarpment Crossing Mount Albion Road, Hamilton, Ontario
Prepared for Delcan Ltd., Project H3402-G
November 27, 1980
R388.40971352 GEO CESH
The Red Hill Creek Issue
Glen Eker
University of Windsor
1980
R363.700971352 EKE CESH
Red Hill Creek Valley - Proposed Recreation Master Plan
Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth.
Ecologistics Ltd.
January 1981
R352.94580971 RED CESH
Mountain East-West and North-South Corridor Study. Phase 4 - Functional Planning of Preferred Option. Report 4 of 4
September 1981
R388.40971352 HAM Vol. 4 CESH
Background Reports Red Hill Expressway Consolidated Hearing - Direct Comparison of Community Response to Road Traffic Noise and the Aircraft Noise
Fred L. Hall, Susan E. Birnie, S. Martin Taylor and John E. Palmer
Department of Civil Engineering and Department of Geography, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario Canada.
Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 70(6)
December 1981
CA3ONHWAO5 84 B167
