Printing is not working at Ancaster Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
Printing Unavailable at Ancaster Branch
Published:
Thursday, April 30, 2026 - 5:30pm
Sherwood Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Sherwood Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Thursday, April 30, 2026 - 3:45pm
Central Library: Non-Partner Survey
Starting Monday, April 27 until May 4, non-partner community organizations are encouraged to participate in a short survey. HPL would like to learn how the Library Card Access Pilot Project and the toxic drug crisis in general affect non-partner organizations. Please note that the survey is not anonymous. Start now at www.hpl.ca/non-partner-survey.
Published:
Monday, April 27, 2026 - 9:30am
Software Maintenance - Victoria Day, Monday, May 18
Due to software maintenance, HPL library's catalogue, online services and library accounts will not be available between 9am and 7pm on Monday, May 18. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, April 24, 2026 - 9:00am
Central Library - Fire Drill, Tuesday, May 5, 11am
Due to Staff training, Central Library will close from 11am to Noon on Tuesday, May 5. You may visit Locke and Barton Branches as the next nearest locations for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Concession Branch - Renovations Underway
Renovations are expected to be completed by May 7. Construction repairs and noise may impact your next visit. Thank you for your understanding.
Published:
Monday, April 13, 2026 - 1:15pm
Mount Hope Branch - Delayed Opening, Monday, May 4
Due to Staff training, Mount Hope Branch will have a delayed opening of 2 pm on Monday, May 4. You may visit Turner Park Branch as the next nearest location for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, March 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor
Renovations are currently underway for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area. Programs are still being offered as scheduled and there is 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. Construction is expected to be completed by late Spring. Thank you for your patience during this time.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
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
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
