Bookmobile Service Update

Due to the Touch-A-Truck event being cancelled, Bookmobile will be visiting its regularly scheduled Saturday sites instead (Stoney Creek Arena, Riverdale, and Discovery Centre). www.hpl.ca/bookmobile

Published:
Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 2:30pm
Central Library - Fax Machine Out of Order

Please note that the fax machine is currently out of order. The estimated time of repair is unknown. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 12:00pm
Turner Park - Study Hall Cancellation

Study Hall on Thursday, May 21, is cancelled due to plumbing maintenance. Study Hall will resume on Monday, May 25. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 12:00pm
Staff Professional Development Day - All Branches Closed

All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 29, for Staff Professional Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access service is not available. Regular service hours resume on Saturday May 30.

Visit our Virtual Branch at hpl.ca for our online resources and collections.

Published:
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 12:00pm
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.

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

Print, Copy and Scan

HPL now offers wireless printing, in addition to our current printing, photocopying, and scanning services at all branches. Check your account balance. Funds can be loaded online or in person, and prints can be paid in the branch by cash, debit, or credit card.

Add Funds to Your Library Card

Members can now pay library fees or add funds to their Library account online using SmartPay, HPL’s secure online payment system.

  • SmartPay accepts credit card payments only.
  • Only full balance payments can be made online.
  • For the best experience, use Microsoft Edge or Firefox.

Printing from a Public Computer

  • Letter (8.5 x 11) and legal (8.5 x 14) paper sizes are available for printing.
  • Colour and black and white printing is available at all branches.
  • Members can print 4 free pages in black and white per day.

Wireless Printing: Print on the GoPrint on the go logo, phone and printer clipart.

  • Wireless printing is available at all HPL branches. See the list of acceptable formats.
  • Print wirelessly from your device, either at the branch or from home.
  • First time logging in or changed your PIN? Contact Staff through ASKHPL@hpl.ca or visit your local branch.
  • Simply use the Print on the Go portal to upload your document. 
  • Visit any branch (bring your card) to release your job.  Please allow sufficient time before the branch close. Print jobs expire after 72 hours.
  • Need help? Check our Frequently Asked Questions.
  • Members can print 4 black and white prints per day or 2 colour prints per day for free. Your free daily prints appear as a dollar amount credited to your account balance. This credited amount expires daily.
    You will be charged for prints above this amount.
  • Follow these instructions to help you upload and retrieve your print job(s).

Photocopying

  • Letter (8.5 x 11) and legal (8.5 x 14) paper sizes are available for photocopying.
  • Colour and black and white photocopying is available at all branches.
  • Members can print 4 black and white prints per day or 2 colour prints per day for free. Your free daily prints appear as a dollar amount credited to your account balance. This credited amount expires daily.
    You will be charged for prints above this amount.

Scanning

  • Scanning is free and available at all HPL branches.
  • You can use the photocopiers to scan documents and send them to your USB drive or Email.
  • Suitable scans can be saved as PDF and JPG.

Lamination

Since March 13, 2023, self-serve lamination is available at Central Library (2nd floor), and the Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches. There is a $1.00 cost for an 8.5x11 lamination pouch. (Please note, the lamination of vaccine certificates is no longer free.)

Specialized Print Services

HPL’s Makerspaces offer 3D printing, scanning, large-format printing, label-making, etc. Book your Makerspace appointment today.

Pricing:

0.10/ page for black and white 
0.20/ page for colour

Library Members receive $0.40 in free printing credit each day, which can be used for black-and-white or colour printing and photocopying. This credit resets daily and does not carry over.