Due to filming in the area, there will be production vehicles and various pieces of film equipment located on:
East side of Bay Street between King Street West and York Blvd.
South side King Street East between McNab and Bay Streets
Central Library - Filming Nearby April 12-15
Published:
Friday, April 10, 2026 - 8:30am
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 2:15pm
Turner Park Branch - Study Hall Cancelled, Thursday, April 16
Due to exterior pavement construction, the Study Hall (8pm-Midnight) on Thursday, April 16 is cancelled. Study Hall service resumes on Monday, April 20.
The back parking lot will not be accessible from 10 pm on April 16 to 10 pm on Friday, April 17. Thank you for your understanding.
Published:
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 2:30pm
Concession Branch - Renovations, April 7-10
Please note that there is higher than usual noise levels and odors due to renovations taking place this week. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 2:30am
Terryberry Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom on the 1st floor at Terryberry Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Saturday, April 4, 2026 - 12:00pm
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: 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.
Wednesday, April 15
- Swansea 10:00-10:30 am - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler 11am-Noon - Cancelled
- Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled
Thursday, April 16
- Rockton 10:30-11:30 am - Cancelled
- Mohawk Gardens 2:30-3 pm - Cancelled
- Meadowlands 3:30-4 pm - Cancelled
Tuesday, April 21
- Greencedar 5:30pm-6:30pm (instead of 4-5pm)
- Mountview 5:30-6:30 pm - Cancelled
Friday, April 24
- Winona 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
- Maplewood 2:30-4 pm - Cancelled
Tuesday, April 28
- McMaster 3:30-4:30 pm - Cancelled
Wednesday, April 29
- Swansea 10-10:30 am - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
- Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - 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
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
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
