Study Halls Return September 2

Study Halls at Central Library and Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park, and Waterdown branches resume on Tuesday, September 2. They will be open after-hours Mondays-Thursdays from 8 pm to Midnight. www.hpl.ca/study-halls 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 2:15pm
Bookmobile Stop Modified

Due to campus events, McMaster University's Bookmobile Visits for Tuesdays, August 26 and September 2 (3:30-4:30 pm) have been cancelled. Service is expected to resume on Tuesday, September 9. Thank you for your understanding.

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Bookmobile Stop: 
Published:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 12:00pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Affected Branch: Carlisle Branch
Published:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 10:15am
Turner Park - Rymal Road Entrance Unavailable

The Rymal Road entrance to the facility will be unavailable today due to an event at the YMCA. Access to the parking lot, accessible parking spaces, back entrance, and external drop box remains available. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 2:30pm
Labour Day Closure

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, August 31, and Labour Day, Monday, September 1st. Bookmobile is off the road, and Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume Tuesday, September 2. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 8:00am
Turner Park - Mid-Day Fire Drill, September 3

Due to a mid-day fire drill, Turner Park Branch and Les Chater Family YMCA are closed for a fire drill from noon-1 pm. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 10)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.

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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

Health And Wellness Events

A safe space for women to discuss mental health, wellness, boundaries, healthy relationships and more.
CANCELED

In-Branch Program

Exercise your way to better health and fitness.

In-Branch Program

Support for those with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue.

In Branch

Learn the benefits of massage for your infant and how to do it.

In-Branch

A space for new parents and caregivers to connect, receive information from an Early Childhood Educator and participate in an activity or song with baby.

In-Branch Program

Learn about the importance of good nutrition as we age.

In-Branch Program

Explore and create with our various food-themed stations and activities.
Learn about the different types of dementia, risk factors and how a diagnosis is made.

In-Branch Program

Exercise your way to better health and fitness.

In-Branch Program

Exercise your way to better health and fitness.

In-Branch Program

Gentle and slow stretching.

In-Branch Program

Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
Learn the benefits of massage for your infant and how to do it.

In-Branch Program

Exercise your way to better health and fitness.

In-Branch Program

Exercise your way to better health and fitness.

In-Branch Program

Mild exercise to help release your tension and stress.

In-Branch Program

Exercise your way to better health and fitness.

In-Branch Program

Exercise your way to better health and fitness.
A safe space for women to discuss mental health, wellness, boundaries, healthy relationships and more.

In-Branch Program

Join us for movement-based play.