All Bookmobile visits are cancelled on Saturday, January 3. Regular service visits resume Monday, January 5. www.hpl.ca/bookmobile
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
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Published:
Friday, January 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to mechanical issues, the Winona (11 am-Noon) and Maplewood (2:30-4 pm) visits are cancelled today, Friday, January 2. Queen Victoria visit is also cancelled. Service is expected to resume next week. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Published:
Friday, January 2, 2026 - 10:00am
Waterdown Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Waterdown Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
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Published:
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
Central Library Makerspace - White Vinyl Unavailable
The Makerspace at Central Library is currently out of white vinyl for printing. Members needing white vinyl can visit the Dundas or Valley Park branch Makerspaces, which are the closest locations with white vinyl currently available.
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Published:
Saturday, December 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Barton Branch Closure - January 7
Due to maintenance, the Barton Branch will be closed on Wednesday, January, 7. Please visit Central Library or Kenilworth Branch for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
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Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - 11:45am
Printing Updates
Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies.
Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Central Library, Fourth Floor Closure: Friday, January 2
Due to the setup for the Noon Hour Concert, the Fourth Floor at Central Library will be closed on Friday, January 2. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 have spaces to work and study.
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Published:
Friday, December 19, 2025 - 5:00pm
Study Halls - Holiday Break
Branch Study Halls are paused Friday, December 19, 2025 through Monday, January 5, 2026. Central Library Study Hall hours resume Spring 2026.
www.hpl.ca/study-halls
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:15am
Replacement and Damage Fees
Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing
Nanticoke - 23 May 1952
Nelle’s Corners - 10 May 1952, 20 October 1962
Nelson - 5 December 1953, 12 December 1953
Nelson Township - 15 September 1951, 7 August 1954
New Germany - 16 April 1960
New Hamburg - 2 November 1957
Newcastle - 4 August 1962
Niagara - 26 November 1960
Niagara Escarpment Park - 23 May 1959
Niagara Falls - 18 October 1952, 14 October 1961, 31 August 1963
Niagara Parks - 21 January 1956, 25 January 1964
Niagara Peninsula - 1 May 1954, 8 May 1954, 15 May 1954, 12 May 1962, 18 May 1963
Niagara-on-the-Lake - 3 January 1953, 10 January 1953, 19 November 1960
Niagara-on-the-Lake - St. Mark’s Church - 19 June 1954
Nipigon - 18 February 1956, 15 October 1960
Norval - 5 May 1962
Norwich - 16 June 1956
Norwood - 18 June 1960
Oakland - 29 October 1955
Oakville - 10 November 1951, 21 March 1953
Ohsweken - 30 August 1952
Omagh - 29 August 1953, 25 August 1962
Omemee - 12 August 1961
Onondaga - 21 February 1953
Ontario - 2 January 1960, 14 December 1963
Ontario, North - 17 March 1956, 24 March 1956, 27 December 1958
Ontario North – Lakehead Towns - 20 November 1954
Ontario, North – New Towns - 13 November 1954
Ontario Provincial Police - 16 October 1954
Ontario Reminiscences - 21 December 1957, 28 December 1958, 4 January 1958
[see also Reminiscences]
Ontario, Winter - 7 February 1959, 14 February 1959
Orangeville - 23 March 1957
Orkney - 31 January 1953
Orono - 27 May 1961
Ottawa Valley - 1 October 1955
Otterville - 18 May 1957
Owen Sound - 1 November 1958, 15 August 1964
Oxford, England - 19 July 1958
