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
Photocopying and Scanning is not working at Westdale Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
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.
Bookmobile is off the road from December 25-27, December 31, and January 1st. Visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for our Holiday Schedule.
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.
All branches close on Thursday, December 25, for Christmas. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All branches close on Sunday, December 28, 2025. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All branches close on Thursday January 1 for New Years Day. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All branches close on Friday, December 26, 2025 for Boxing Day . This includes branches with Extended Access.
All HPL Branches close early on Wednesday, December 24 at 1pm. Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for our Holiday Schedule.
All HPL Branches close early on Wednesday, December 31 at 1pm. This includes branches with Extended Access.
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
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.
Knit for a Cause
Secondary School students knit items, which are donated to people in need, in our community. Knitting instructions and supplies are provided. Beginners welcome.
Volunteer Qualifications
- 14-18 years of age (in high school)
- Good listening skills
- Patience
- Interested in and committed to learning a new skill
- Work well in a group setting
Volunteer Responsibilities
- Follow instructions and advice as given
- Perform the task to the best of your ability
- Practice communication skills
- Sign in at each session
- Return materials/projects to bin at the end of each session
Volunteer Benefits
- Earn volunteer hours
- Enjoy the benefit of being involved in the community
- To help provide warmth to those in need
Program Locations
- Saltfleet Branch - Thursdays 3-4pm
- Dundas Branch - Wednesdays 3-4pm
- Barton – Thursdays 3-5pm
- Waterdown – Thursdays 3:30-4:30pm
- Kenilworth – Thursdays 3-5pm








