Valley Park Branch is closed due to a nearby water main break. Study Hall is also cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience and aim to reopen as soon as possible.
Valley Park Closed Due to Water Main Break
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Published:
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - 11:45am
Concession Branch's Children's Department Closure for Repair
Concession Branch's children's department will be closed on the morning of Monday, June 2nd for minor repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Published:
Monday, May 26, 2025 - 2:15pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available
The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.
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Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
Construction Work at Sherwood Branch
The Sherwood Branch has following service limitations due to construction:
- 1st Floor closed to the public
- 2nd Floor collections (teen, children, and graphic novels) available
- 2nd Floor: Limited browsing of Express Adult Fic and Express DVDs
- Holds pickup on the 2nd Floor
- Reduced number of public computers on 2nd Floor
- Printing and copying available on 2nd Floor
- Seating is reduced
- Parking, washroom and elevator access available
Please refer to hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program listings. Most programs will continue as normal on the 2nd Floor or in the basement.
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Published:
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 2:30pm
All Branches Closed - May 30, Staff Professional Development
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 30 for Staff Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is not available. HPL's online card registration, catalogue and eResources are not available until 5pm due to scheduled maintenance. All branches reopen Saturday May 31.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, May 12, 2025 - 8:00am
Turner Park Branch - Roof Repair
Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions are expected to continue until the end of June. Thank you for your patience.
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Published:
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Relocation in May
Until Saturday May 31, the Ancaster Branch is temporarily relocated to the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The Wilson Street branch is closed for a roof and HVAC replacement and is expected to reopen on Monday June 2 at 9am.
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Published:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 11:00am
Central Library - Microfilm Machine
The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available, but it doesn't print. We aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Published:
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:30pm
Phishing Scheme
Please be aware of online phishing attempts impersonating Hamilton Public Library and Library Staff. HPL does not solicit paid freelance opportunities through social media or other messaging applications. HPL does not request personal or banking information through social media or require financial compensation when reviewing job applications. Please report phishing schemes to communications@hpl.ca. If you think you are a victim of fraud, please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am
Red Hill Creek Expressway Books: 2000-
The Red Hill Valley Program newsletter
City of Hamilton, 2002-
R388.10971352 RED
Red Hill Creek Expressway, North-South section: draft report, King’s Forest Golf Course impact assessment study
Prepared by Graham Cooke & Associates
2002
R388.40971352 GRA
A stream network inventory, fluvial geomorphologic assessment, impact assessment, and preliminary natural channel design of Red Hill Creek: prepared for the City of Hamilton
Prepared by Water Regime Investigations and Simulations Ltd.
2003
R551.4420971352 WAT
Red Hill Valley Project public consultation report
Prepared by Lura Consulting
2003
R388.40971352 LUR
The Red Hill Valley Project: impact assessment and design process summary report
City of Hamilton
2003
R388.40971352 HAM
The Red Hill Valley Project land use assessment report: prepared for the City of Hamilton
Prepared by Dillon Consulting
2003
R388.40971352 DIL
Red Hill Valley Project landscape management plan: [draft]
Prepared by Envision, the Hough Group...[et al]
2003
R713.0971352 ENV
Red Hill Creek Expressway, North-South section: snowdrifting assessment
Prepared by Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin, Inc.
2003
R388/40971352 ROW
Red Hill Creek Expressway, North-South section: traffic noise impact assessment
Prepared by Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin, Inc.
R388.40971352 ROW
Red Hill Creek Expressway, North-South section: air quality assessment
Prepared by Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin, Inc.
2003
R363.7392 ROW
Red Hill Creek Expressway, North-south section: vehicle air emissions inventory
Prepared by Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin, Inc.
2003
R363.7392 ROW
Red Hill Creek Expressway, North-south section: thermal dynamics impact assessment
Prpared by William Davies & Irwin, Inc.
2003
R551.660971352 ROW
Red Hill Creek Expressway, North-South section: post-construction ambient air quality monitoring for Lincoln Alexander Parkway
Prepared by Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin, Inc.
2003
R363.7392 ROW
Red Hill Creek Expressway, North-South section: pre-construction ambient air quality monitoring
Prepared by Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin, Inc.
2003
R363.7392 ROW
Red Hill Creek Expressway: contaminated sites impact assessment
Prepared by Dillon Consulting
2003
R363.7396 DIL
Predicted increases in respirable particulate matter (PM), NO2, CO2, and VOC near the Red Hill Valley Expressway: possible human health effects from exposure: prepared for the City of Hamilton
Prepared by Cantox Environmental Inc.
2003
R363.7387 CAN
Noise assessment (QEW section)
Ontario Ministry of Transport
2003
R388.40971352 NOI
Impact assessment and design process surface water and stormwater quality technical report: prepared for the City of Hamilton
Prepared by Philips Engineering Ltd.
2003
R553.790971352 PHI
Hydrogeologic inventory and impact assessment
Prepared by Blackport and Associates
2003
R553.790971352 BLA
Fisheries and the Red Hill Creek realignment study: prepared for the City of Hamilton
Prepared by C. Portt and Associates
2003
R333.95616C
Final terrestrial resources technical report. Prepared for the City of Hamilton
Prepared by Dougan & Associates
2003
R333.70971352 DOU
Escarpment crossing visual assessment: prepared for Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth
Prepared by Hough Woodland Naylor Dance Leinster
2003
R388.40971352 HOU
Economic impact to business at QEW interchange
Prepared by C.N. Watdon and Associates Ltd.
2003
R388.40971352 C
Cultural heritage resource assessment: prepared for the City of Hamilton
Prepared by Archaeological Resources Inc.: Unterman, McPhail, Cuming Associates; in association with Historica Research Ltd.
2003
R363.690971352 ARC
City of Hamilton southern flying squirrel study: prepared for the City of Hamilton
By Ewa Bednarczuk and Kevin Judge
2003
R599.369 BED
Red Hill Valley Archives [electronic resource]: July 31, 2004
Hamilton,Ont.: Friends of Red Hill Valley, 2004
CDROM
333.720971352 RED (Central Library CD ROM collection)
