Bookmobile Stops Cancelled

All Bookmobile visits are cancelled on Saturday, January 3. Regular service visits resume Monday, January 5. www.hpl.ca/bookmobile

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Published:
Friday, January 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Service Modification

Due to mechanical issues, the Winona (11 am-Noon) and Maplewood (2:30-4 pm) visits are cancelled today, Friday, January 2. Queen Victoria visit is also cancelled. Service is expected to resume next week. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Bookmobile Stop: 
Published:
Friday, January 2, 2026 - 10:00am
Waterdown Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

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

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Published:
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
Central Library Makerspace - White Vinyl Unavailable

The Makerspace at Central Library is currently out of white vinyl for printing. Members needing white vinyl can visit the Dundas or Valley Park branch Makerspaces, which are the closest locations with white vinyl currently available. 

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Published:
Saturday, December 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Barton Branch Closure - January 7

Due to maintenance, the Barton Branch will be closed on Wednesday, January, 7. Please visit Central Library or Kenilworth Branch for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

Published:
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - 11:45am
Printing Updates

Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies. 

Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Central Library, Fourth Floor Closure: Friday, January 2

Due to the setup for the Noon Hour Concert, the Fourth Floor at Central Library will be closed on Friday, January 2. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 have spaces to work and study.

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Friday, December 19, 2025 - 5:00pm
Study Halls - Holiday Break

Branch Study Halls are paused Friday, December 19, 2025 through Monday, January 5, 2026. Central Library Study Hall hours resume Spring 2026. 

www.hpl.ca/study-halls

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:15am
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

Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing

Aberfoyle - 27 December 1952, 11 April, 1964

Abingdon - 19 January 1952

Actinolite - 1 October 1960

Acton - 19 May 1956, 20 May 1961

Alberton - 29 September 1951, 16 February 1963

Aldershot - 22 September 1951

Algonquin Park - 19 November 1955

Algonquin Park Highland Inn - 11 May 1956

Allanburg - 2 June 1956

Allanburg - 2 May 1964

Alma - 30 November 1957

Ancaster - 3 February 1951

Ancaster-Dundas Road - 8 December 1952

Ancaster Township - 10 October 1959

Appleby - 6 October 1951

Arizona, USA - 3 December 1955, 10 December 1955

Arthur - 25 January 1958

Ash - 11 October 1952

Atikokan – Steep Rock Mines - 6 November 1954

Attercliffe - 17 January 1953, 16 March 1963

Aylmer - 26 September 1964

Ayr - 15 August 1953, 7 September 1963

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