Delayed Branch Openings 

The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills. 

Monday, October 20 
Ancaster Branch, 10 am 

Tuesday, October 21 
Central Library, 10 am 
Sherwood Branch, 10 am 

Thursday, October 23
Locke Branch, 10am

You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
Interlibrary Loan Service on Pause

Interlibrary Loan (ILLO) service will be temporarily paused starting Friday, September 26, due to continued negotiations between CUPW and Canada Post. We apologize for the inconvenience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, September 26, 2025 - 1:00pm
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
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 20)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 20. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am
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Early Literacy Events

Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read

In-Branch Program

Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.

Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read

In-Branch Program

Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.

Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read

In-Branch Program

Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
CANCELED

Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read

In-Branch Program

It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.

Sensory Storytime

In-Branch Program

A story time for children who thrive better in small groups.

Storytime for Adults with Disabilities

In-Branch Program

Join a fun interactive program for adults with disabilities.

Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read

In-Branch Program

Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.

Family Stay and Play

In-Branch Program

After storytime, stay for social and play time.
CANCELED

Baby Stay and Play

In-Branch Program

Stay for social and play time.

Family Stay and Play

In-Branch Program

After storytime, stay for social and play time.

Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read

In-Branch Program

Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.

Family Stay and Play

In-Branch Program

After storytime, stay for social and play time.

Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read

In-Branch Program

Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.

Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read

In-Branch Program

Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.

Music for Babies and Toddlers

In-Branch Program

Fun with musical instruments and songs.

Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read

In-Branch Program

Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.

Baby Stay and Play

In-Branch Program

Stay for social and play time.

Family Stay and Play

In-Branch Program

After storytime, stay for social and play time.

Baby Storytime: Get Ready to Read

In-Branch Program

It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.

Family Storytime: Get Ready to Read

In-Branch Program

Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
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