The Seasonal Affective Disorder therapy lamp on the 2nd floor at Central Library is out of order. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. For more locations, please visit Light Therapy Lamps | HPL.
Central Library: SAD Therapy Lamp Out of Order
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 10:00am
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor, March 30-April 27
Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be 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. Thank you for your patience during this time.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Tuesday, March 31
Court at Rushdale - Reminder bi-weekly stop changed to 10:30-11am
Wednesday, April 1
Swansea 10:00-10:30am - CANCELLED
Helen Detwiler 11:00am-12:00pm - CANCELLED
Warplane Museum 3:00-4:00pm - CANCELLED
Friday, April 3 - Library Closed
All stops CANCELLED
Monday, April 6 - Library Closed
All stops CANCELLED
Published:
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Central Library - New Library Card Check-in Process
Starting Monday, March 16, adults 18+ are required to show their Library card to access Central Library. This is a temporary measure to ensure safety for all. Thank you for your patience in advance.
Published:
Friday, March 13, 2026 - 5:45pm
Concession Branch Children's Area Reduced Service
A Children's area activity table, including the children's computers at Concession Branch are unavailable due to a facility issue. We aim to fix them as soon as possible.
Published:
Monday, March 9, 2026 - 11:30am
HPL Telephone Main Line Roll Back
HPL's original phone number is back in service. Please call 905-546-3200. The 289-779-7588 number, created due to the 2024 cybersecurity incident, is also working.
Published:
Friday, March 6, 2026 - 9:15am
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.
Published:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11:00am
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
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
Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing
St. Agatha - 18 October 1958
St. Ann’s - 5 May 1951, 17 February 1962
St. Clements - 16 May 1959
St. David’s - 17 November 1956, 25 April 1964
St. George - 3 March 1951, 8 April 1961
St. Jacobs - 13 February 1954, 28 September 1963
St. Lawrence Valley, Quebec - 12 September 1959
St. Lin, Quebec - 19 September 1959
St. Mary’s - 5 October 1957
St. Williams - 20 April 1963, 27 April 1963
St. Williams by the Lake - 22 February 1958
St. Williams Forestry Station - 25 July 1953
Salem - 16 November 1957
Scotland - 27 February 1954, 14 September 1963
Seaforth - 15 June 1957
Sebringville - 25 April 1959
Selkirk - 1 September 1951, 24 June 1961
Shakespeare - 8 June 1957
Silverdale - 16 January 1965
Simcoe - 20 January 1951, 29 March 1952, 25 May 1963
Simcoe County - 27 June 1964
Smithville - 27 January 1951, 17 May 1958, 5 October 1963
Snake Road - 25 April 1953
South Cayuga - 4 April 1953, 7 December 1963
Southcote - 2 June 1951
Southampton - 30 October 1954, 31 August 1957
Sparta - 27 April 1957
Speyside - 21 November 1953, 31 March 1962
Spragge - 26 November 1955
Spring Valley - 19 February 1955
Springvale - 28 February 1953, 21 November 1964
Stayner - 17 January 1959
Stevensville - 26 March 1960
Stewarttown - 7 April 1962
Stoney Creek - 25 November 1950, 12 November 1955
Strabane - 18 November 1950, 27 October 1962
Stratford - 1 November 1952
Stratford, England - 19 July 1958
Strathroy - 3 September 1960
Streetsville - 30 January 1960
Sudbury - 7 September 1957
Sulphur Springs - 2 May 1953
Surrey, England - 12 June 1954
Swastika - 1 September 1956
Sweet’s Corners - 12 March 1955
Switzerland (Europe) - 14 June 1958, 21 June 1958, 19 December 1959
