Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessible door wave to open function is not working at Carlisle Branch. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

Published:
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - 1:30pm
Valley Park Community Centre Closure

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.

www.hpl.ca/valley-park

Published:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11:00am
Carlisle Branch - Exterior Filming

Filming will take place Mar 3-4, 7am to 11pm, at 1464 Centre Rd. This may impact traffic flow in the surrounding area.

Published:
Friday, February 20, 2026 - 2:15pm
Concession Branch: Renovations

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.

Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
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
Central Library - Living Room Renovation Preparation

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.

Published:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification

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

Published:
Monday, February 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

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

Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Central Library - Sunday Hours Paused

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.

www.hpl.ca/hours 

Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am

Board of Police, 1833-1846

1833

President – Board of Police – Thomas Taylor

Commissioners – Colin Campbell Ferrie, Peter Hunter Hamilton, Joseph Ralston, Ebenezer Stinson.

 

1834

President – John Law

Commissioners – Alexander Carpenter, Andrew Miller, Joseph Ralston, Ebenezer Stinson

 

1835

President – Andrew McIlroy

Commissioners – David Allison, James English, Dr. A.D. McKenzie, Andrew Miller

 

1836

President – Andrew McIlroy

Commissioners – William Gilbert, Nathaniel Hughson, John Law, Andrew Miller

 

1837

President – James L. Willson

Commissioners – W.J. Gilbert, Edward Jackson, Andrew Miller, Thomas Wilson

 

1838

President – Miles G. O’Reilly

Commissioners – John Bradley, Alexander Carpenter, William Dailey, William J. Gilbert,

 

1839

President – William J. Gilbert

Commissioners – Alexander Carpenter, William Dailey, William John Gilbert, Miles O’Reilly

 

1840

President – Richard Oliver Duggan

Commissioners – John Bradley, Thomas Gillesby, Samuel McCurdy, John Winer

 

1841

President – Richard Oliver Duggan

Commissioners – John Bradley, Thomas Gillesby, Samuel McCurdy, John Winer

 

1842

President – George Sylvester Tiffany

Commissioners – James Gage, Thomas Gillesby, Edward Jackson, John Young

 

1843

President – George Sylvester Tiffany

Commissioners – William Brick, Alexander Carpenter, Thomas Gillesby, Samuel Kerr

 

1844

President – Robert Hamilton

Commissioners – Walter Armstrong, Daniel Dewey, Daniel Kelly, John Kennedy

 

1845

President – Richard George Beasley

Commissioners – Nehemiah Ford, Thomas Gillesby, Daniel Kelly, Jonathan Simpson

 

1846

President – Daniel MacNab

Commissioners – Nehemiah Ford, Daniel C. Gunn, Daniel Kelly, James Walker