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Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Sherwood Makerspace Unavailable

Due to ongoing construction on the second floor, the Sherwood Makerspace is temporarily unavailable. We anticipate reopening in late June. The nearest Makerspace location is Concession Branch.

Published:
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - 11:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification

Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Bookmobile Service June Modifications 

Saturday, June 13:               

  • Special Event - All Stops Cancelled

Friday, June 19:                  

  • Six Nations- Cancelled

  • Maplewood- Cancelled

Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
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
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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
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
Address:
970 Paramount Dr.
L8J 1Y2 Stoney Creek, ON
Google Map
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
Multipurpose Rooms
Public Use Computers
Free WiFi
Wheelchair Accessible
Makerspace
Makerspace Booking
Makerspace Equipment
Self-Serve Lamination
Black and White and Colour Copying
Scan to USB and Email
Extended Study Hours
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