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
April 28: National Day of Mourning

Tuesday, April 28 is the National Day of Mourning to remember and honour those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace. All HPL Branches will observe a minute of silence at 11am to honour their memories. Please remove your hats and silence your devices out of respect. 

Published:
Friday, April 24, 2026 - 12:00pm
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, March 30-April 27

Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be 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. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modifications

Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Tuesday, April 28

  • McMaster 3:30-4:30 pm - Cancelled

Wednesday, April 29

  • Swansea 10-10:30 am - Cancelled
  • Helen Detwiler 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
  • Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
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

In Memory of Donations

A (8) B (27) C (15) D (12) E (2) F (9) G (12) H (6) I (2) J (2) K (9) L (10) M (19) N (5) O (6) P (7) R (8) S (24) T (8) V (3) W (17) Z (3)


Santor, Sylvia
  • donated by Sheila and Edwin Babb, 2012
Santor, Sylvia Mae
  • donated by Edna Barnes, 2012
Scime, Sister Carmelina
  • donated by Jim and Sylvia Reiser, 2012
Swift, Albert Ross
  • donated by Jim and Sylvia Reiser, 2012
Smith, Kezia
  • donated by Mrs. S. H. O'Brien, 2011
Siroonian, Margaret
  • donated by Jason Siroonian, 2012
  • donated by Jason Siroonian, 2011
  • donated by Anonymous, 2009
  • donated by Anonymous, 2007
Simpson, James (Jim)
  • donated by Jim and Sylvia Reiser, 2010
Simpson, Joseph Benjamin
  • donated by Jim and Sylvia Reiser, 2010
Sousa, Maria Teresa
  • donated by Sandra Botelho-Palazzo, 2010
Schmith, Christine
  • donated by Gord & Linda McCullough, 2009
Siroonian, Jason
  • donated by Anonymous, 2008
Smith, Dorothy
  • donated by Audrey & Warren Turner, 2008
Snider, Shelagh
  • donated by Westdale Village BIA, 2008
Sulzer, Sandra
  • donated by Terryberry Tuesday Book Beat Club, 2008
Scott, Kenneth
  • donated by Joe and Marcia Morden, 2007
Seguin, Ulric "Ric"
  • donated by Regina Dahne, Susie Slansky, Vivian Minden and Judy Weiler, 2007
Shearer, Andrew Hamilton
  • donated by Aunt Sylvia and Uncle Jim, 2007
Shearer, Donald Hamilton
  • donated by Aunt Sylvia and Uncle Jim, 2007
Simpson, Helen
  • donated by Gabrielle Galletti, 2007
  • donated by Inge Schubert, 2007
  • donated by Terryberry Book Club, 2007
Scott, Kenneth
  • donated by Joe and Marcia Morden, 2007
Seguin, Ulric "Ric"
  • donated by Regina Dahne, Susie Slansky, Vivian Minden and Judy Weiler, 2007
Shearer, Andrew Hamilton
  • donated by Aunt Sylvia and Uncle Jim, 2007
Shearer, Donald Hamilton
  • donated by Aunt Sylvia and Uncle Jim, 2007
Simpson, Helen
  • donated by Gabrielle Galletti, 2007
  • donated by Inge Schubert, 2007
  • donated by Terryberry Book Club, 2007