The Bookmobile visit to the Helen Detwiler location on Wed Jul 29 is cancelled.
Bookmobile Service Modification
Published:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 9:00am
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1, Partner Library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via OverDrive. More to Borrow partner libraries offer Lucky Express (Skip the Line) titles to their cardholders only. This helps manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in-demand titles with a seven-day loan and no wait time.
Partner Library Members can borrow titles from the main collection.
hpl.ca/more-to-borrow
Published:
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:00am
What's Happening Guide Changes
The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library
Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
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
Borrowing Policy
Borrowing Overview
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Card Valid |
# of Items Out |
# of Holds |
Borrowing Period and Limitations |
Privileges suspended at |
Digital Resources |
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Discovery Cards |
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Youth |
0-17 |
50 |
50 |
21 days |
20 overdue |
Yes |
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Adult |
18+ |
50 |
50 |
21 days |
20 overdue
|
Yes |
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Non-Resident Cards |
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Youth |
0-17 |
50 |
50 |
21 days |
20 overdue |
Yes |
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Adult |
18+ |
50 |
50 |
21 days |
20 overdue |
Yes |
|
Inspire Cards |
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Youth |
0-17 |
5 |
5 |
21 days |
3 overdue |
Yes |
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Adult |
18+ |
5 |
5 |
21 days |
3 overdue |
Yes |
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Reciprocal Cards |
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Youth |
0-17 |
8 |
2 |
21 days |
4 overdue |
No |
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Adult |
18+ |
8 |
2 |
21 days |
4 overdue |
No |
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Community Cards |
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200 |
99 |
90 days Manager approval required for media, no games or serials |
25 overdue |
Yes |
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*Loan periods vary when borrowing Makerspace items or technology equipment.
