Red Book Search Is Currently Unavailable

The Red Book search is not working. We aim to restore the service soon. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 3:45pm

Ancaster Branch Without Power

Ancaster Branch is experiencing a power outage. There are no accessible bathrooms, elevator, internet, access through the back door, or public computers. There is limited lighting. The branch is open with limited services.

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Affected Branch: Ancaster Branch

Nearest Branches:

Dundas Branch

Greensville Branch

Westdale Branch

Published:

Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 2:45pm

Barton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Barton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

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Affected Branch: Barton Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Concession Branch

Kenilworth Branch

Published:

Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 1:30pm

Bookmobile Service Modification

The Greencedar (295 Greencedar Drive, 4-5 pm) visit is cancelled today, Tuesday, October 28, due to vehicle maintenance. Regular service is expected to return next week. Thank you for your understanding.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - 1:00pm

Kenilworth Branch Reopening

The Kenilworth Branch has reopened today, Monday, October 27. Please note that there is limited parking, and noise disruptions may occur this week as the final touches are made to the renovations. Thank you for your understanding.

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Affected Branch: Kenilworth Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Parkdale Branch

Sherwood Branch

Published:

Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm

Central Library - Fourth Floor Closure

The 4th Floor is closed on Thursday, October 30 from 4-8pm for a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available with study and work spaces.

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Affected Branch: Central Library

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

Published:

Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm

Delayed Branch Openings

The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.

Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am

Monday November 3
Saltfleet Branch, 9:30am

Friday, November 7
Terryberry Branch, 10am

Monday, November 10
Concession Branch, 10am

Thursday, November 13
Binbrook Branch, 10am

Friday, November 14
Valley Park Branch, 10am

You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm

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

Repair Café - Volunteer Fixers

Program Overview

Repair Cafés promote sustainability, foster community spirit, encourage lifelong learning, skill building and intergenerational connections. Repair Café “fixers” share a variety of skills to help community members fix common household items. HPL is looking for keen restorers, menders, and handy people to volunteer at upcoming Repair Cafes. Repair categories include small appliances, electronics, sewing, jewelry, bicycles and more.

Time Commitment

• 2-3 hours per session

• Quarterly sessions

Qualifications

• An interest and ability to fix something (please tell us what you repair)

• Possess manual dexterity and ability to handle, lift, and move objects and use tools

• Attention to detail

• Creative, inquisitive mindset

• Patient demeanour when teaching others

• Able to interact with others in a positive, and professional manner

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the customer to decide what the problem is, and how to fix it