Large Format Printer Currently Unavailable

The Large Format Printer is not working at Dundas Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

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Published:
Friday, November 14, 2025 - 4:30pm
Bookmobile Service Modification

Please note the Bookmobile will be attending the following community events.

Saturday, November 15:

  • Hamilton Santa Claus Parade, 2-4pm

Saturdays, November 22 and 29: 

  • Hess Village Winter Market, 10:30am-4:30pm
  • Regular Saturday Visits cancelled for both dates. 

Saturday, December 6:

  • Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade 2-4pm
  • Millgrove Visit is cancelled.
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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Published:
Friday, November 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Kenilworth Branch Reopening

Noise and limited parking continue at the Kenilworth Branch this week as renovations wrap up. Thank you for your understanding.

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Published:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings 

The following locations will open later than scheduled to allow for Staff training drills. 

Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm

Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am

Please visit nearby branches. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items. 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Valley Park Branch Public Art Mural

About the Winning Mural: Artist Vivian Rosas’ mural meets the competition’s goals to: celebrate the local geographic environment and HPL’s commitment to sustainability.

The mural is vibrant, full of local nature and has a feeling of discovery. It represents diverse members of the community, physical activity and promotes a healthy relationship with nature. It exemplifies a commitment to sustainability, welcomes all members of the community and has a strong visual impact from a distance and up close.

Jocelyn Reynolds headshot photo.

About Artist Vivian Rosas: Vivian Rosas is a Toronto-based multidisciplinary illustrator, dancer, and muralist. Her work explores empowerment and diversity.

“I hope my mural will greet the community with a positive and uplifting energy as they arrive at the new Valley Park Branch and that it will continue to inspire the exploration of its vibrant natural surroundings.”

 

Details:
28 artists submissions
Six contenders on the shortlist
338 votes cast by public Aug 25-Sep 8

Jury Members

  • Guiliana Casimirri, Hamilton-Wentworth Green Venture
  • Tracey-Mae Chambers, Artist
  • Penny Gumbert, Local resident
  • Drew Hauser, Director, mcCallumSather
  • Shelly Hill, Urban Indigenous Strategy Hamilton
  • Kathy Lacasse, Heritage Green Community Trust
  • Jasmine Lazdins, Art Gallery of Hamilton
  • Adam McCaughan, Architect, mcCallumSather
  • Ania Van Minnen, Hamilton Public Library, Manager of Valley Park
  • Nick Van Velzen, Hamilton Public Library Board of Directors, Chair
  • Brad Walker, City of Hamilton, Manager of District Operations

Advisors to the Jury:

  • Lorie Lee, Senior Leadership Support Manager
  • Nancy McPhee, Hamilton Public Library, Community Librarian

Non-voting attendees:

  • Dawna Wark, Director of Public Services – Branches
  • Paul Takala, Chief Librarian/ CEO

Read the Valley Park Public Art Jury Report.

For general inquiries:
Email: llee@hpl.ca

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