Study Halls Return September 2

Study Halls at Central Library and Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park, and Waterdown branches resume on Tuesday, September 2. They will be open after-hours Mondays-Thursdays from 8 pm to Midnight. www.hpl.ca/study-halls

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 2:15pm

Bookmobile Stop Modified

Due to campus events, McMaster University's Bookmobile Visits for Tuesdays, August 26 and September 2 (3:30-4:30 pm) have been cancelled. Service is expected to resume on Tuesday, September 9. Thank you for your understanding.

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile

Nearest Branches:

Bookmobile

Bookmobile Stop:

McMaster

Published:

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 12:00pm

Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

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

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Affected Branch: Carlisle Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

Published:

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 10:15am

Turner Park - Rymal Road Entrance Unavailable

The Rymal Road entrance to the facility will be unavailable today due to an event at the YMCA. Access to the parking lot, accessible parking spaces, back entrance, and external drop box remains available. Thank you for your patience.

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Affected Branch: Turner Park Branch

Nearest Branches:

Mount Hope Branch

Sherwood Branch

Terryberry Branch

Published:

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 2:30pm

Labour Day Closure

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, August 31, and Labour Day, Monday, September 1st. Bookmobile is off the road, and Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume Tuesday, September 2. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 8:00am

Turner Park - Mid-Day Fire Drill, September 3

Due to a mid-day fire drill, Turner Park Branch and Les Chater Family YMCA are closed for a fire drill from noon-1 pm. Thank you for your patience.

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Affected Branch: Turner Park Branch

Nearest Branches:

Mount Hope Branch

Sherwood Branch

Terryberry Branch

Published:

Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 1:00pm

Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 10)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.

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Affected Branch: Kenilworth Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Parkdale Branch

Sherwood Branch

Published:

Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

Repair Café - Volunteer Fixers

Program Overview

Repair Cafés promote sustainability, foster community spirit, encourage lifelong learning, skill building and intergenerational connections. Repair Café “fixers” share a variety of skills to help community members fix common household items. HPL is looking for keen restorers, menders, and handy people to volunteer at upcoming Repair Cafes. Repair categories include small appliances, electronics, sewing, jewelry, bicycles and more.

Time Commitment

• 2-3 hours per session

• Quarterly sessions

Qualifications

• An interest and ability to fix something (please tell us what you repair)

• Possess manual dexterity and ability to handle, lift, and move objects and use tools

• Attention to detail

• Creative, inquisitive mindset

• Patient demeanor when teaching others

• Able to interact with others in a positive, and professional manner

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the customer to decide what the problem is, and how to fix it