Extended Access at Freelton Branch Unavailable

Extended Access at Freelton Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Published:
Monday, November 17, 2025 - 2:00pm
Large Format Printer Currently Unavailable

The Large Format Printer is not working at Dundas Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

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Published:
Friday, November 14, 2025 - 4:30pm
Bookmobile Service Modification

Please note the Bookmobile will be attending the following community events.

Saturdays, November 22 and 29: 

  • Hess Village Winter Market, 10:30am-4:30pm
  • Regular Saturday Visits cancelled for both dates. 

Saturday, December 6:

  • Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade 2-4pm
  • Millgrove Visit is cancelled.
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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Published:
Friday, November 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Kenilworth Branch Reopening

Noise and limited parking continue at the Kenilworth Branch this week as renovations wrap up. Thank you for your understanding.

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Published:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings 

The following locations will open later than scheduled to allow for Staff training drills. 

Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm

Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am

Please visit nearby branches. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
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

Borrowing Policy

Borrowing Overview

 

Card Valid

# of Items Out

# of Holds

Borrowing Period and Limitations

Privileges suspended at

Digital Resources

Discovery Cards

Youth

0-17

50

50

21 days

20 overdue

Yes

Adult

18+

50

50

21 days

20 overdue

 

Yes

Non-Resident Cards

Youth

0-17

50

50

21 days

20 overdue

Yes

Adult

18+

50

50

21 days

20 overdue

Yes

Inspire Cards

Youth

0-17

5

5

21 days

3 overdue

Yes

Adult

18+

5

5

21 days

3 overdue

Yes

Reciprocal Cards

Youth

0-17

8

2

21 days

4 overdue

No

Adult

18+

8

2

21 days

4 overdue

No

Community Cards

 

200

99

90 days

Manager approval required for media, no games or serials

25 overdue

Yes

*Loan periods vary when borrowing Makerspace items or technology equipment.