Kenilworth Branch Elevator Out of Order

The elevator at Kenilworth Branch is not working. We're working to get it fixed quickly.

Published:
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 10:45am
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

Paisley - 23 April 1960

Palermo - 13 October 1951, 3 March 1962

Palmerston - 19 March 1955

Paris - 28 November 1953, 2 March 1963

Paris, France - 28 June 1958

Parkhill - 16 July 1960

Parry Sound - 25 July 1964

Penetanguishene - 14 September 1957

Perth - 15 August 1959

Petersburg - 15 November 1958

Pioneer Village - 11 June 1960

Plattsville - 7 July 1956

Ponsonby - 9 November 1957

Port Bruce - 22 June 1957

Port Burwell - 27 October 1956, 30 May 1964

Port Carling - 10 August 1957

Port Colborne - 1 December 1956, 11 January 1964

Port Dalhousie - 7 July 1951, 2 August 1958, 13 June 1964

Port Dover - 9 December 1950, 10 December 1960

Port Elgin - 25 June 1955

Port Maitland - 14 June 1952, 21 June 1952, 13 October 1962

Port Nelson - 26 May 1951

Port Robinson - 14 July 1956, 23 May 1964,

Port Rowan - 8 August 1953, 11 February 1961, 13 April 1963

Port Ryerse - 25 July 1959

Port Stanley - 6 June 1964

Port Talbot - 8 October 1955

Port Weller - 5 March 1955

Preston - 7 November 1953, 8 December 1962

Prince Edward County - 22 November 1958, 19 November 1958

Progreston - 12 April 1952

Puslinch - 7 March 1953, 11 April 1964

Quebec - 28 December 1963

Quebec (Rural) - 5 September 1959

Queenston - 4 July 1959