Due to poor air quality, Bookmobile will be cancelling all stops today, Thursday, July 16. Regular service is expected to return next week. Thank you for your understanding.
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
Published:
Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Air Quality Warning
An Orange Air Quality Warning has been initiated for the City of Hamilton by Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks beginning July 15, 2026. This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.
Stay safe, Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 2:00pm
HPL Catalogue and Online Resources Not Available - Sunday, July 19
Due to online maintenance, Members can not access HPL's catalogue, online services and resources on Sunday, July 19 from 5am-10am. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1st, partner library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via Overdrive. More to Borrow partner libraries will be offering Lucky Express (Skip the line) titles to their cardholders only. This will help manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in demand titles with a seven-day loan period, available with no wait.
Our partners will still be able to borrow titles from the rest of our collection.
www.hpl.ca/more-to-borrow
Published:
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:00am
What's Happening Guide Changes
The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library
Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Valley Park Branch
Open Hours:
Sun: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Mon: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Tue: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Wed: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Thu: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Mon: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Tue: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Wed: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Thu: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Note: Public computers shut down 15 minutes and Makerspaces close 30 minutes before the branch closes.
Study Hall Hours*:
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 pm-12:00 am
Tuesday: 8:00 pm-12:00 am
Wednesday: 8:00 pm-12:00 am
Thursday: 8:00 pm-12:00 am
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 pm-12:00 am
Tuesday: 8:00 pm-12:00 am
Wednesday: 8:00 pm-12:00 am
Thursday: 8:00 pm-12:00 am
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Address:
AskHPL:
905-546-3200
Bus Routes:
HSR Route 11 – Parkdale
HSR Route 43 – Stone Church
Branch Manager:
Ania Van Minnen (avanminn@hpl.ca)
Branch Features:
Book Return
Free Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Self-Serve Lamination
Black and White and Colour Copying
Scan to USB and Email
Outdoor Garden Patio
Accessible Features:
Accessible Parking
Automatic Door Opener
As of September 2023, the Valley Park Branch has earned a LEED Gold Certification.
LEED®, and its related logo, is licensed in Canada to the Canada Green Building Council and is used here with permission.
"This LEED Gold Certification signifies thoughtful environmental, social, technological and education integration and really sets the stage for future library spaces." - Paul Takala, Chief Librarian and CEO at Hamilton Public Library
The Valley Park Branch also has a Seed Library provided in partnership with Green Venture. Visit the Valley Park Branch to select seeds, find information about gardening and HPL programs, and harvest seeds to replenish the Seed Library.
Play the new, interactive Scout Scavenger Hunt to learn more about the eco-friendly tips about the Branch.
Closest major intersection
Paramount Drive and Mud Street
