Due to scheduled maintenance, public computers at Study Hall locations (Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown) will be unavailable beginning at 9:00 PM this evening. The work is expected to be completed by midnight.
Study Hall Locations: Public Computers Unavailable
Published:
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 2:30pm
Concession Branch - Renovations, April 7-10
Please note that there is higher than usual noise levels and odors due to renovations taking place this week. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 2:30am
Terryberry Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom on the 1st floor at Terryberry Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Saturday, April 4, 2026 - 12:00pm
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.
Wednesday, April 15
- Swansea 10:00-10:30 am - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler 11am-Noon - Cancelled
- Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled
Thursday, April 16
- Rockton 10:30-11:30 am - Cancelled
- Mohawk Gardens 2:30-3 pm - Cancelled
- Meadowlands 3:30-4 pm - Cancelled
Tuesday, April 21
- Greencedar 5:30pm-6:30pm (instead of 4-5pm)
- Mountview 5:30-6:30 pm - Cancelled
Friday, April 24
- Winona 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
- Maplewood 2:30-4 pm - Cancelled
Tuesday, April 28
- McMaster 3:30-4:30 pm - Cancelled
Wednesday, April 29
- Swansea 10-10:30 am - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
- Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - 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
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.
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
War of 1812 - Collection Bibliography - N
Nancy [Schooner]
Leaves from the War Log of the Nancy. Eighteen Hundred and Thirteen.
Toronto: Rous & Mann, 1936
xliv
Watters pg. 898
R971.034 NAN CESC
Nattress, Rev. Thomas
Fort Malden And The Old Fort Days. Published on the occasion of a visit of the Ontario Historical Society to Amherstburg, June the Second, 1904. Re-published on the occasion of a visit of The Ontario Historical Society, the School Teachers of the City of Chatham and East and West Kent to Amherstburg, September 12th, 1913.
Amherstburg: The Amherstburg Echo, 1913
12
R971.331 N218 CESC (2 copies)
Niagara Historical Society
The Niagara Historical Society presents an authentic collection of Laura Secord Treasures and other historical relics of the 1812 period.
Canadian National Exhibition 1955
[5]
R971.034 NIA CESC
Niagara Parks Commission, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Queenston Heights.
Niagara Falls, Ont.: Niagara Parks Commission, ca1908
34
R971.034 QUE CESC
Niles, John M
The Life of Oliver Hazard Perry, with an Appendix, comprising Biographical Sketches of the Late General Pike and Captain Lawrence, and a view of the present condition and future prospects of the navy of the United States. "He met the enemy and they were ours." By John M. Niles, Esq.
Hartford: Published by William S. Marsh.
R. Storrs....Printer
1820
376 [+clipping of engravings pasted in]
R971.0340922 NIL CESC
Niles, W.O.
The Tippecanoe Text-Book, compiled, from Niles' Register and other Authentic Records, By William Ogden Niles, and respectfully dedicated to the young men of the United States.
Baltimore: Duff Green 1840
no. t.-p.
95
Sabin 55338
[The great Harrison campaign text-book]
Nursey, Walter R 1847-1927
The Story of Isaac Brock. Hero, Defender and Saviour of Upper Canada 1812.
Toronto: William Briggs, 1908
x, [11]-181
Watters pg. 556
RB B782n CESC
