Access to catalogue is currently intermittent and is currently under investigation. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Catalogue Access Issues
Published:
Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 7:30pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
The Bookmobile visit to the Helen Detwiler location on Wed Jul 29 is cancelled.
Published:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 9:00am
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1, Partner Library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via OverDrive. More to Borrow partner libraries offer Lucky Express (Skip the Line) titles to their cardholders only. This helps manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in-demand titles with a seven-day loan and no wait time.
Partner Library Members can borrow titles from the main collection.
hpl.ca/more-to-borrow
Published:
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:00am
What's Happening Guide Changes
The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library
Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
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
Carlisle Branch
Open Hours:
Sun: Closed
Mon: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Tue: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-10:00 am
Self-Serve: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Wed: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Thu: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-10:00 am
Self-Serve: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Fri: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Self-Serve: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Sat: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Mon: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Tue: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-10:00 am
Self-Serve: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Wed: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Thu: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-10:00 am
Self-Serve: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Fri: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Self-Serve: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Sat: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
*Pre-registration required to access the Branch during self-serve extended access hours. Staff are available remotely during these hours.
Note: Public computers shut down 15 minutes and Makerspaces close 30 minutes before the branch closes.
Address:
AskHPL:
905-546-3200
Bus Routes:
Carlisle Branch is not accessible by HSR bus.
Branch Manager:
Carly Bedford (cbedford@hpl.ca)
Branch Features:
Book Return
Free Parking
Black and White and Colour Copying
Scan to USB and Email
Accessible Features:
Accessible Parking
Accessible Washroom
Accessible Ramp
Family Change Room
The Carlisle Branch first opened in 1971 and moved to 1496 Centre Rd. in 1989. The new branch at 277 Carlisle Rd. opened in June 2022. The branch offers materials for children, teens and adults, as well as programming for children and adults.
The Carlisle Branch also offers Self-Serve Extended Access. Pre-registration required to access the Branch during self-serve hours. Staff are available remotely during these hours.
The Carlisle Branch is located at 277 Carlisle Rd, Carlisle ON L0R 1H2
Closest major intersection
Carlisle and Centre Roads
