Printing and photocopying are not working at Dundas Branch. We're working to get these working again as soon as possible.
Filming will take place near the Locke Branch from August 4 to 8, which will impact traffic flow and parking. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- East and West Side of Locke Street South
- North and South Side of Herkimer Street
- North and South Side of Stanley Avenue
On Monday, August 4, Civic Holiday, due to IT network maintenance, HPL's catalogue will be searchable, but Holds and Library accounts, as well as online resources, will not be available. However, WiFi will remain accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The internet at Lynden Branch is not working. We aim to have it fixed quickly.
All branches close on Sunday, August 3, 2025 and August 4, 2025 for the Civic Holiday. This includes branches with Extended Access.
The following Bookmobile visits are modified on:
Thursday, July 31
- Bennetto and Kinsmen - Cancelled
Friday, August 1
- Winona Park - Cancelled
Monday, August 4 - All Bookmobile visits cancelled
Thursday, August 7
- Rockton 10:30-11:30 am - Moved to Rockton Elementary School 670 Hwy 8 (this date only)
The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.
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.
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