The Jackson Square entrance doors have experienced an operational malfunction today, Monday, March 2. The doors are currently left partially open, allowing mobility aids to enter and exit. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
All public washrooms at Barton Branch are not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
From March 23 until April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations, reopening April 13. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026.
Valley Park Branch will remain open during the renovations for your library needs.
Filming will take place Mar 3-4, 7am to 11pm, at 1464 Centre Rd. This may impact traffic flow in the surrounding area.
As of Monday, March 2, Concession Branch's Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Seating may be limited at times. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
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.
Starting Tuesday February 10, the First Floor Living Room is closed due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-4. Thank you for your patience.
Please note the following Bookmobile visit updates.
Wednesday, March 4
St. Elizabeth Village: 1:15-1:45pm - Cancelled
Gemini: 2-2:30pm - Cancelled
Rosedale: 5-6:30pm - Cancelled
Friday, March 6
Winona: 11am-Noon - Cancelled
Queen Victora: 3-4pm - Cancelled
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
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.
Share your #LibraryMoments!
Sharing your #LibraryMoments
Whether your last visit to the library was decades ago or yesterday we want to hear about your #LibraryMoments at #HPL. If you have a photo to include, even better!
Post your memories on the social media channel of your choice or email them to communications@hpl.ca and we’ll share them for you.
October is Library Month and there’s no better way to celebrate than to gather your memories of library life and share them with the local community and beyond.
It’s just what we do here at HPL. It’s what we’ve been doing for more than 125 years in #HAMOnt.







