Printing is not working at Ancaster Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
Printing Unavailable at Ancaster Branch
Published:
Thursday, April 30, 2026 - 5:30pm
Sherwood Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Sherwood Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
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
Murder Victims
Parrott, Bridget
- Born circa 1839, Died 1899
Perri, Bessie (Starkman)
- Died 1930
Perry, William A.
- Born 1907, DIed 1958
Pentilchuk Family
- Died 1962
Paddon Family
- Died 1967
Pepper, Keith
- Born circa 1965, Died 1967
Piarina, Anna
- Born circa 1910, Died 1974
Piarina, Pasquale
- Born circa 1906, Died 1974
Parker, Robert James
- Born circa 1952, Died 1975
Porterfield, Melanie
- Born circa 1957, Died 1977
Prowse, Michael
- Born circa 1960, Died 1978
Paquette, Claude
- Died 1979
Palango, John
- Born circa 1951, Died 1981
Paraszczuk, Patricia
- Born circa 1956, Died 1982
Pham, Thien Minh
- Born circa 1952, Died 1985
Piche, David
- Born circa 1945, Died 1985
Perrin, Beverly Ann
- Born circa 1934, Died 1989
Piccolo Family
- Died 1996
Papalia, John
- Born circa 1924, Died 1997
Purssord, William
- Born circa 1980, Died 2002
Phillips, Ellisse
- Born circa 1981, Died 2003
Porter, Jason
- Born circa 1977, Died 2003
Page, Jean Paul
- Born circa 1975, Died 2004
Parler, Nadine
- Born circa 1972, Died 2008
Pal, Ferenc
- Born circa 1960, Died 2008
Padvaiskas, Dustin
- Born circa 1990, Died 2011
Pereira, David
- Born circa 1997, Died 2013
