Access to catalogue is currently intermittent and is currently under investigation. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Catalogue Access Issues
Published:
Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 7:30pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
The Bookmobile visit to the Helen Detwiler location on Wed Jul 29 is cancelled.
Published:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 9:00am
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1, Partner Library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via OverDrive. More to Borrow partner libraries offer Lucky Express (Skip the Line) titles to their cardholders only. This helps manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in-demand titles with a seven-day loan and no wait time.
Partner Library Members can borrow titles from the main collection.
hpl.ca/more-to-borrow
Published:
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:00am
What's Happening Guide Changes
The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library
Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Call for Nominations
We are currently not accepting nominations for the Gallery of Distinction Award. A review is underway. When complete, we will communicate the details of the next exciting chapter of the Gallery.
We welcome input. If you would like to be involved in discussions about the future of the Gallery, please contact the Senior Leadership Support Manager at hplceo@hpl.ca, or call 905-546-3200 x3214.
The list of inductees is on the Gallery of Distinction at HPL.ca and a dedicated digital screen and list is on the 3rd Floor of the Central Library.
The list of inductees is on the Gallery of Distinction at HPL.ca and a dedicated digital screen and list is on the 3rd Floor of the Central Library.
We welcome input from those who have participated in the Gallery in the past and members of the community. If you would like to be involved in discussions about the future of the Gallery, please contact the Senior Leadership Support Manager at hplceo@hpl.ca.
