Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications. Thank you for your patience.
Monday, September 15
Tuesday, September 16
Wednesday, September 17
Thursday, September 18
To avoid a replacement or lost fee, please return library materials due October 1st or later within 28 days. Replacement fees are intended to encourage Members to return items on a timely basis so everyone in the community can enjoy them.
From Thursday, September 11, until 5 am on Monday, September 15, road closures for SuperCrawl will be in effect in and around James Street North from King to Wilson/York to Cannon to Barton Street. Additional closures will take place on King William, Rebecca, Vine, Mulberry, Colbourne and Murray Streets. If you are planning to visit Central Library over the next few days, we suggest taking HSR for a convenient route to downtown Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/central
Central Library's Fourth Floor is closed on Tuesday, September 16, from Noon to 6 pm due to a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available as study and work spaces. www.hpl.ca/central
Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.
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.
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
Advisors to the Jury:
Non-voting attendees:
Read the Valley Park Public Art Jury Report.
For general inquiries:
Email: llee@hpl.ca
