The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
Published:
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 2:30pm
Central Library - Jackson Square Entrance
On Wednesday, February 18, the Jackson Square Entrance's sliding doors are scheduled for repairs. Please use York Boulevard as an alternate entrance. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, February 13, 2026 - 12:00pm
Concession Branch - Upcoming Renovations
Starting the week of February 9, renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Computer availability may be limited, and the Living Room space is closed. Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch - Upcoming Renovations
Renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Starting the week of February 23, the 2nd Floor will be closed. The Children's collection will be temporarily available on the 1st Floor. Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Central Library - Living Room Renovation Preparation
Starting Tuesday, February 10, the First Floor Living Room will be unavailable due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-3.
Please note the Noon Hour Concert on Friday, February 13, will be held at Terryberry Branch instead.
Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Please note the following Bookmobile visit updates.
Tuesday, February 17
McMaster University (3:30-4:30pm) - Cancelled
Thursday, February 19
Rockton (10:30am-11:30am) - Cancelled
Bennetto 5-5:30pm (instead of 4-5:30pm)
Wednesday, February 25
Swansea 10:00-10:30am - Cancelled
Helen Detwiler 11:00am-12:00pm - Cancelled
Warplane Museum 3:00-4:00pm - Cancelled
Friday, February 27
Winona 11:00am-12:00pm - Cancelled
Maplewood 2:30-4:00pm - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, February 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Central Library - Sunday Hours Paused
Effective Sunday, February 1, Sunday service hours at Central Library will be paused.
Sunday Hours will continue at Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches from 1-5pm.
Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Freelton Branch
Open Hours:
Sun: Closed
Mon: 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Tue: 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Wed: 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Thu: 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Fri: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Self-Serve: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am-11:30 am
Self-Serve: 11:30 am-5:00 pm
Mon: 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Tue: 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Wed: 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Thu: 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Fri: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Self-Serve: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am-11:30 am
Self-Serve: 11:30 am-5:00 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:
Bus Routes:
Freelton Branch is not accessible by HSR bus.
Branch Manager:
Carly Bedford (cbedford@hpl.ca)
Branch Features:
Book Return
Free Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Black and White and Colour Copying
Scan to USB and Email
Accessible Features:
Accessible Parking
Accessible Washroom
Automatic Door Opener
Accessible Ramp
The Freelton Branch was established in 1978, replacing a deposit station. The Branch moved to its present location in 1995. Freelton Branch offers materials for children, teens and adults including books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, newspapers and more. Services include programming for children. Public Internet access computers also include adult and children’s software applications.
The Freelton 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 Freelton Branch also has a Seed Library provided in partnership with Green Venture. Visit the Freelton Branch to select seeds, find information about gardening and HPL programs, and harvest seeds to replenish the Seed Library.
The Freelton Branch is located at 1803 Brock Rd, Freelton, ON L0R 1K0
Closest major intersection
Highways 6 and 97
