Central Library - Filming Nearby April 12-15

Due to filming in the area, there will be production vehicles and various pieces of film equipment located on:

East side of Bay Street between King Street West and York Blvd. 

South side King Street East between McNabb and Bay Streets

Published:
Friday, April 10, 2026 - 8:30am
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

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

Published:
Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 2:15pm
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. 

The back parking lot will not be accessible from 10 pm on April 16 to 10 pm on Friday, April 17. Thank you for your understanding.

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.

www.hpl.ca/valley-park

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: 1998

Red Hill Creek Expressway: north-south section: briefing sessions April 1, 1998 : stormwater management and creek realignment

Video

1998

Sherwood Library

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway: north-service section: briefing sessions April 7, 1998: site contamination and vegetation/wildlife

Video

1998

Sherwood Library

 

Red Hill Creek Watershed Action Plan: first generation plan: final draft

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

April 1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R246

 

Red Hill Creek Watershed Action Plan: compendium of actions

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

April 1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R245

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway North-South Section: impact assessment and design process: draft summary report: Vol. 2

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

July 1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R231

 

Air quality assessment North-South Section Red Hill Creek Expressway: Hamilton, Ontario: draft

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 T33D

 

From Mountain to lake: the Red Hill Creek Valley

edited by Walter G. Peace

Conserver Society of Hamilton and District

1998

R971.352 FRO CESH

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway: Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment: draft for discussion

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R244D

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway: Phase 2 Environmental Investigation: draft for discussion

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R245D

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway North-South Section: Executive Summary

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R250E

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway Impact Assessment: Terrestrial Resources: Technical Report

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R246

 

The Red Hill Creek Expressway (North-South Section) Impact Assessment: Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth, Ontario: Summary Report of the Cultural heritage Resource Assessment

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R247

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway (North-South Section) and Q.E.W. interchanges (Red Hill Creek Expressway and Burlington Street

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 R23E

 

Red Hill Creek Expressway / QEW interchange review: integration model - traffic operations analysis

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 R23Q

 

Thermal dynamics impact assessment North-South Section Red Hill Creek Expressway: Hamilton, Ontario: draft

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 T32D

 

Traffic noise impact assessment Red Hill Creek Expressway North-South Section: Hamilton, Ontario: draft

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 T34D

 

Vehicle air emissions inventory North-South Section: Red Hill Creek Expressway: Hamilton, Ontario: draft

Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth

1998

CA3ONHWAO5 98 V35D