Central Library: SAD Therapy Lamp Out of Order

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.

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 24
McMaster 3:30-4:30pm - Cancelled
Greencedar 4:30-5pm (instead of 4-5pm)

Wednesday, March 26
Rockton 10:30-11:30am - Cancelled
Meadowlands 3:30-4pm - Cancelled
Bennetto 5-5:30pm (instead of 4-5:30pm)

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.

www.hpl.ca/valley-park

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

Decew Falls Hydro - 9 June 1956

Decewsville - 14 March 1953

Delhi - 4 December 1954, 12 October 1963

Diefenbaker, John George - 6 December 1958, 13 December 1958, 20 December 1958

Dogsnest - 4 March 1961

Doon - 24 October 1953, 10 November 1962

Dorchester - 6 April 1957

Dorset - 30 May 1959

Drumbo - 25 May 1957

Drumquim - 25 August 1962

Dublin - 18 April 1959

Duff’s Corners - 5 April 1952

Duluth, Minn. USA - 27 June 1953, 4 July 1953

Dundalk - 8 November 1958

Dundas - 31 March 1951, 19 January 1963

Dunnville - 7 April 1951, 4 November 1961

Durham - 30 June 1961

Eden - 11 November 1961

Eden Mills - 18 August 1956

Edinburgh, Scotland - 26 July 1958

Effingham - 18 June 1955

Eldorado - 13 August 1960

Elfrida - 12 January 1952, 24 October 1964

Elmira - 14 December 1957, 29 February 1964

Elora - 22 November 1952, 29 September 1962

Embro - 18 July 1959

England - 26 December 1959

Eramosa - 8 February 1958

Erie - 3 April 1954

Erin - 30 March 1957

Erindale - 16 January 1960

Eskimos - 18 December 1954

Eugenia - 11 May 1957

Eugenia Lake - 22 April 1961

Fenelon Falls - 26 August 1961, 21 August 1965

Fenwick - 5 February 1955, 6 January 1962

Fergus - 15 November 1952, 12 January 1963

Fisher’s Corners - 8 March 1952

Fisherville - 22 February 1964

Flesherton - 2 May 1959

Fonthill - 16 August 1952, 9 December 1961

Fort Erie - 24 November 1956, 19 March 1960, 18 January 1964

Freelton - 16 December 1950, 3 December 1960

Freeman - 16 February 1952

Fruitland - 24 November 1951, 1 December 1951

Fulton - 20 February 1965