Lynden Branch Without Power

Lynden Branch has no power. The branch is open but the computers are not working. The branch will remain open as scheduled until 6pm. Extended Access will not be available this evening. 

Published:
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - 5:30pm
Ancaster Branch Washrooms Out of Order

All washrooms including the accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch are currently unavailable. We aim to get them fixed quickly.

Published:
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - 4:45pm
Good Friday - All Branches Closed

All HPL Branches are closed on Good Friday, April 3. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is not available.

Regular service hours resume on Saturday, April 4. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours

Published:
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - 11:00am
Easter Sunday - All Branches Closed

All HPL Branches are closed on Easter Sunday, April 5. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, April 7. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours

Published:
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - 11:00am
Easter Monday - All Branches Closed

All HPL Branches are closed on Easter Monday, April 6. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall services are not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, April 7. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours

Published:
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - 11:00am
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.

Tuesday, March 31
Court at Rushdale - Reminder bi-weekly stop changed to 10:30-11am

Wednesday, April 1
Swansea 10:00-10:30am - CANCELLED
Helen Detwiler 11:00am-12:00pm - CANCELLED
Warplane Museum 3:00-4:00pm - CANCELLED

Friday, April 3 - Library Closed
All stops CANCELLED

Monday, April 6 - Library Closed
All stops 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
Concession Branch Children's Area Reduced Service

A Children's area activity table, including the children's computers at Concession Branch are unavailable due to a facility issue. We aim to fix them as soon as possible.

Published:
Monday, March 9, 2026 - 11:30am
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.

www.hpl.ca/valley-park

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
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