HPL's Catalogue will undergo maintenance network on Sunday, October 26 from 8 am to 10 am. There may be intermittent downtime during this maintenance window. Thank you for your patience.
Due to an all-day special event, the 4th Floor is closed on Saturday, October 25, from 8 am to 5 pm. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available for study and workspaces. www.hpl.ca/central
The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.
Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am
You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
Due to roof repair maintenance, the branch is temporarily closed until October 27. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale and Barton branches.
Book an Appointment
Book an Appointment with Library Staff for assistance using:
- The catalogue
- HPL Apps
- eBooks, eAudiobooks
- HPL online resources
- In-depth research questions
Appointments are typically for one hour, for customers ages 18 and older. These are one-on-one appointments, in-person or over the phone. They are not intended to be ongoing tutoring appointments.
HPL protects the privacy of customers and supports intellectual property rights. See HPL's Privacy Policy for Library Customers and Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy.
Fill out the form below to Book an Appointment. If you are a teacher interested in booking a tour for your class, please complete a Library Visit Request.






