Printing Unavailable at Ancaster Branch

Printing is not working at Ancaster Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

Published:

Thursday, April 30, 2026 - 5:30pm

Sherwood Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Sherwood Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

Published:

Thursday, April 30, 2026 - 3:45pm

Central Library: Non-Partner Survey

Starting Monday, April 27 until May 4, non-partner community organizations are encouraged to participate in a short survey. HPL would like to learn how the Library Card Access Pilot Project and the toxic drug crisis in general affect non-partner organizations. Please note that the survey is not anonymous. Start now at www.hpl.ca/non-partner-survey.

Published:

Monday, April 27, 2026 - 9:30am

Software Maintenance - Victoria Day, Monday, May 18

Due to software maintenance, HPL library's catalogue, online services and library accounts will not be available between 9am and 7pm on Monday, May 18. Thank you for your patience.

Published:

Friday, April 24, 2026 - 9:00am

Central Library - Fire Drill, Tuesday, May 5, 11am

Due to Staff training, Central Library will close from 11am to Noon on Tuesday, May 5. You may visit Locke and Barton Branches as the next nearest locations for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

Published:

Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 9:00am

Concession Branch - Renovations Underway

Renovations are expected to be completed by May 7. Construction repairs and noise may impact your next visit. Thank you for your understanding.

Published:

Monday, April 13, 2026 - 1:15pm

Mount Hope Branch - Delayed Opening, Monday, May 4

Due to Staff training, Mount Hope Branch will have a delayed opening of 2 pm on Monday, May 4. You may visit Turner Park Branch as the next nearest location for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

Published:

Friday, March 27, 2026 - 8:00am

Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor

Renovations are currently underway for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area. Programs are still being offered as scheduled and there is a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Construction is expected to be completed by late Spring. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Published:

Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am

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

Management

Library Switchboard: 289-779-7588

Phone extensions are not available, please check back for updates. Thank you for your patience.

Senior Leadership Team

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(Photos Left to Right: Paul Takala, Callie Blackburn, Lisa DuPelle, Simona Dinu, Cindy Poggiaroni, Dijia Qin, Chad Roglich, Pam Byrne, Erika Pavkovic)

Paul Takala, CEO and Chief Librarian, hplceo@hpl.ca

Callie Blackburn, Administrative Assistant to the CEO, hplceo@hpl.ca

Lisa DuPelle, Director, Human Resources and Information Services, ldupelle@hpl.ca

Pam Byrne, Director, Finance pbyrne@hpl.ca

Simona Dinu, Director, Service Excellence and Communications - Branches, sdinu@hpl.ca

Cindy Poggiaroni, Director, Collections and Program Development, cpoggiar@hpl.ca

Dijia Qin, Director, Digital Technology and Creation, dqin@hpl.ca

Chad Roglich, Director, Facilities and Sustainability, croglich@hpl.ca

Erika Pavkovic, Manager, Senior Leadership Support Administration, epavkovi@hpl.ca