The accessible washroom at Greensville Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, May 17. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access service is not available.
Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, May 19. Visit hpl.ca for our Virtual Branch.
All HPL Branches are closed on Monday, May 18. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall services are not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, May 19.
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of May. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Tuesday, May 12:
- Greencedar - Cancelled
- Mountview - Cancelled
Wednesday, May 13:
- Swansea - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler - Cancelled
- Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - Cancelled
Thursday, May 14:
- Rockton - Cancelled
- Mohawk Gardens - Cancelled
- Meadowlands - Cancelled
Monday, May 18: All Bookmobile sites closed
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.
Renovations are currently underway for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area. Programs are still being offered as scheduled and there is 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. Construction is expected to be completed by late Spring. Thank you for your patience during this time.
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.
Teen Gaming Volunteer
HPL offers opportunities for teens to play video games on Nintendo Switch. Teen Gaming Volunteers host sessions and assist with the set-up, take-down and monitoring of gaming equipment as part of the Teen Hub Zone program.
Volunteer Qualifications:
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Ages 14-18.
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Works well in a group setting.
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Ability to communicate well with others.
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Reliable and trustworthy.
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Tech savvy and comfortable with Nintendo Switch games.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
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Set up and monitor gaming equipment.
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Take down equipment at end of program.
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Ensure gaming controllers are charged.
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Encourage other teens to participate.
Volunteer Benefits
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Earn volunteer hours toward your Secondary School diploma.
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Positive engagement in a community space.
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Enjoy the benefit of being involved in the community.
Location and Time Commitment:
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Saltfleet Branch – Thursdays 11-1pm (1 hour shifts 11am-12pm and 12-1pm)
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Must be available to volunteer at least one shift per week
Volunteer Application
Contact:
The Volunteer Coordinator can be contacted at (905) 546-3200 x1045 or volunteer@hpl.ca
Audience: Teens - Ages 14-18






