Saltfleet Branch: Parking Lot Disruption

Due to the Saltfleet Santa Claus Parade route, Saltfleet Branch's parking lot will be unavailable from 9am-3pm on Saturday, December 6. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Saltfleet Branch

Nearest Branches:

Parkdale Branch

Red Hill Branch

Stoney Creek Branch

Published:

Monday, November 24, 2025 - 9:00am

Large Format Printer Currently Unavailable

The Large Format Printer is not working at Dundas Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

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Affected Branch: Dundas Branch

Nearest Branches:

Ancaster Branch

Greensville Branch

Westdale Branch

Published:

Friday, November 14, 2025 - 4:30pm

Bookmobile Service Modification

Please note the Bookmobile will be attending the following community events.

Saturday, November 29:

Hess Village Winter Market, 10:30am-4:30pm
Regular Saturday Visits cancelled for both dates.

Saturday, December 6:

Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade 2-4pm
Millgrove Visit is cancelled.

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile

Nearest Branches:

Bookmobile

Published:

Friday, November 14, 2025 - 1:00pm

Replacement and Damage Fees

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.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

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We're on the Move!

delivery bins A lot of work happens behind the scenes with the Library’s collections. We are always looking for new ways to get you the books, DVDs and materials that you’re looking for as quickly and efficiently as possible.