The accessible washroom at Sherwood Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Sherwood Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
Published:
Thursday, April 30, 2026 - 3:45pm
Central Library: Non-Partner Survey
Starting Monday, April 27 until May 4, non-partner community organizations are encouraged to participate in a short survey. HPL would like to learn how the Library Card Access Pilot Project and the toxic drug crisis in general affect non-partner organizations. Please note that the survey is not anonymous. Start now at www.hpl.ca/non-partner-survey.
Published:
Monday, April 27, 2026 - 9:30am
Software Maintenance - Victoria Day, Monday, May 18
Due to software maintenance, HPL library's catalogue, online services and library accounts will not be available between 9am and 7pm on Monday, May 18. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, April 24, 2026 - 9:00am
Central Library - Fire Drill, Tuesday, May 5, 11am
Due to Staff training, Central Library will close from 11am to Noon on Tuesday, May 5. You may visit Locke and Barton Branches as the next nearest locations for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Concession Branch - Renovations Underway
Renovations are expected to be completed by May 7. Construction repairs and noise may impact your next visit. Thank you for your understanding.
Published:
Monday, April 13, 2026 - 1:15pm
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: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor
Renovations are currently underway for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area. Programs are still being offered as scheduled and there is 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. Construction is expected to be completed by late Spring. Thank you for your patience during this time.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
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
Freelton Branch
Open Hours:
Sun: Closed
Mon: 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Tue: 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Wed: 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Thu: 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Fri: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Self-Serve: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am-11:30 am
Self-Serve: 11:30 am-5:00 pm
Mon: 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Tue: 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Wed: 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Self-Serve: 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Thu: 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Fri: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Self-Serve: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am-11:30 am
Self-Serve: 11:30 am-5:00 pm
*Pre-registration required to access the Branch during self-serve extended access hours. Staff are available remotely during these hours.
Note: Public computers shut down 15 minutes and Makerspaces close 30 minutes before the branch closes.
Address:
AskHPL:
905-546-3200
Bus Routes:
Freelton Branch is not accessible by HSR bus.
Branch Manager:
Carly Bedford (cbedford@hpl.ca)
Branch Features:
Book Return
Free Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Black and White and Colour Copying
Scan to USB and Email
Accessible Features:
Accessible Parking
Accessible Washroom
Automatic Door Opener
Accessible Ramp
The Freelton Branch was established in 1978, replacing a deposit station. The Branch moved to its present location in 1995. Freelton Branch offers materials for children, teens and adults including books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, newspapers and more. Services include programming for children. Public Internet access computers also include adult and children’s software applications.
The Freelton Branch also offers Self-Serve Extended Access. Pre-registration required to access the Branch during self-serve hours. Staff are available remotely during these hours.
The Freelton Branch also has a Seed Library provided in partnership with Green Venture. Visit the Freelton Branch to select seeds, find information about gardening and HPL programs, and harvest seeds to replenish the Seed Library.
The Freelton Branch is located at 1803 Brock Rd, Freelton, ON L0R 1K0
Closest major intersection
Highways 6 and 97
