Preview the New HPL.ca

We're excited to share a preview of the new HPL.ca before its official launch on September 15.

Explore the new site, discover updated navigation and get familiar with the improved online experience designed to make it easier to find Library services, programs, collections and information.

If you encounter an issue or have feedback, please let us know through our Contact Us page.

Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 3:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Parking Lot Not Available

Due to a fence replacement, the parking lot will be unavailable from September 7-9. Nearby street parking is available, as is an HSR route. Thank you for your patience. 

Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Concession Branch - Construction Updates

Due to a glass door installation for the new Makerspace area, Concession Branch will close at 1 pm on Thursday, September 3. It is expected to reopen to its regular hours with limited services on Friday, September 4. Stay tuned for continual updates.

www.hpl.ca/concession

Published:
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 8:00am
Labour Day - All HPL Branches Closed

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, September 6 and Labour Day, Monday, September 7. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, September 8. 

Published:
Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:45pm
Barton Branch - Construction in Area

Please note that Milton Avenue at Barton Street is under construction. Access to the parking lot is limited. Nearby street parking is available and an HSR route out front. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:30pm
Print on the Go Currently Unavailable

The Print on the Go service is not working at all Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Delayed Openings and Closures

Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.

  • Turner Park: Wednesday, September 2, Noon-1 pm Closure
  • Red Hill: Friday, September 18, Delayed Opening of 10 am
  • Central Library: Tuesday, September 29, Delayed Opening of 10 am

Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.

Published:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications for September

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September: 

Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for updates on service modifications.

Tuesday, September 8                  

  • Strathcona - Cancelled 
  • McMaster - Cancelled 

Thursday, September 10              

  • Rockton and Millgrove visits moved to Saturdays (Starting September 12) 

Saturday, September 12               

  • Stoney Creek - Cancelled 
  • Riverdale - Cancelled 

Thursday, September 17       

  • Mohawk Gardens - Cancelled 
  • Meadowlands - Cancelled 

Friday, September 18             

  • Winona - Cancelled 
  • Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break

After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls

Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm

War of 1812 - Collection Bibliography - E

Eayrs, Hugh Smithurst 1894-1940
Sir Isaac Brock. Revised Edition. Canadian Men of Action
No. 1
Toronto: Macmillan, 1927
xi, 108
RB B782e CESC

Edgar, Matilda(Ridout), lady 1844-1910
Ten Years of Upper Canada in Peace and War, 1805-1815; being the Ridout Letters with annotations by Matilda Edgar. Also and Appendix of the Narrative of the Captivity among the Shawanese Indians, in 1788, of Thos. Ridout, afterwards Surveyor-General of Upper Canada; and a vocabulary, compiled by him, of the Shawanese Language.
Toronto: William Briggs, 1890
xii, [5]-389
TPL 1045; Watters pg. 674
R971.3 Ed34 CESC (3 copies)

Elliott, Charles Winslow
Winfield Scott. The Soldier and the Man.
illustrated with maps and photographs.
New York: The Macmillan Co., 1937
1st printing
xx, 817
R973.5092 SCOTT ELL CESC

Ellis, Edward S
Scouts and comrades, or Tecumseh, Chief of the Shavanoes, a tale of the War of 1812.
London: Cassell, 1904
312, illus.
R971.034 ELL CESC

Emerson, George D. (Comp)
The Perry's Victory Centenary. Report of the Perry's Victory Centennial Commission State of New York Compiled by George D. Emerson. Secretary.
Albany: J.B. Lyon Co., Printers, 1916
ix, 309
R973.5254 NEW CESC

Emott, James 1771-1850
Speech of the Hon. James Emott, in the House of Representatives of the United States, Delivered the 12th January, 1813. On the bill in addition to the act entitled "An act to raise an additional military force," and for other purposes.
Boston: Russell & Cutler, 1813
35
Sabin 22541; TPL 947
R971.034 EMO CESC

Essex County (Ontario) Tourist Association
The Glamour of Old Time Days Around the Detroit River and Essex County. An Historical Sketch reminding us that our inheritance was won by great deeds and unstinting sacrifices.
22
R971.331 Es78 CESC