All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday August 2, 2026. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches Closed August 2
Published:
Friday, July 31, 2026 - 9:00am
All Branches Closed for Civic Holiday
All HPL Branches are closed on Monday August 3, 2026 for Civic Holiday. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Friday, July 31, 2026 - 8:00am
Kenilworth Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Kenilworth Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 5:45pm
New Loan Periods - Effective Monday, August 31
As of Monday, August 31, new loan periods will come into effect to shorten the wait time for popular hold items.
DVD Express - 3 days
DVDs and Blu-rays - 7 days (fiction, children's and languages)
Magazines - 7 days
Bestseller Express - 14 days
DVDs and Blu-rays - 14 days (non-fiction and TV series)
Books - 21 days
Music/Books on CD and Children's Express - 21 days
Please visit www.hpl.ca/borrowing for more details.
Published:
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - 2:30pm
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: Closed
Mon: Closed
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: Closed
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: Closed
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: Closed
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
