The drop box at Concession Branch is closed. Please use [alternate drop box/return your items at the Info Desk].
Concession Branch Drop Box Unavailable
Published:
Saturday, April 11, 2026 - 12:15pm
Central Library - Filming Nearby April 12-15
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
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 Thursday, April 16 to 5am on Friday, April 17. It will also be blocked off starting 10 pm on Friday, April 17, until 5 am on Saturday, April 18. 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
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
War of 1812 - Collection Bibliography - E
Eayrs, Hugh Smithurst 1894-1940
Sir Isaac Brock. Revised Edition. Canadian Men of Action
No. 1
Toronto: Macmillan, 1927
xi, 108
RB B782e CESC
Edgar, Matilda(Ridout), lady 1844-1910
Ten Years of Upper Canada in Peace and War, 1805-1815; being the Ridout Letters with annotations by Matilda Edgar. Also and Appendix of the Narrative of the Captivity among the Shawanese Indians, in 1788, of Thos. Ridout, afterwards Surveyor-General of Upper Canada; and a vocabulary, compiled by him, of the Shawanese Language.
Toronto: William Briggs, 1890
xii, [5]-389
TPL 1045; Watters pg. 674
R971.3 Ed34 CESC (3 copies)
Elliott, Charles Winslow
Winfield Scott. The Soldier and the Man.
illustrated with maps and photographs.
New York: The Macmillan Co., 1937
1st printing
xx, 817
R973.5092 SCOTT ELL CESC
Ellis, Edward S
Scouts and comrades, or Tecumseh, Chief of the Shavanoes, a tale of the War of 1812.
London: Cassell, 1904
312, illus.
R971.034 ELL CESC
Emerson, George D. (Comp)
The Perry's Victory Centenary. Report of the Perry's Victory Centennial Commission State of New York Compiled by George D. Emerson. Secretary.
Albany: J.B. Lyon Co., Printers, 1916
ix, 309
R973.5254 NEW CESC
Emott, James 1771-1850
Speech of the Hon. James Emott, in the House of Representatives of the United States, Delivered the 12th January, 1813. On the bill in addition to the act entitled "An act to raise an additional military force," and for other purposes.
Boston: Russell & Cutler, 1813
35
Sabin 22541; TPL 947
R971.034 EMO CESC
Essex County (Ontario) Tourist Association
The Glamour of Old Time Days Around the Detroit River and Essex County. An Historical Sketch reminding us that our inheritance was won by great deeds and unstinting sacrifices.
22
R971.331 Es78 CESC
