Bookmobile Service Modifications

With the recent closure of Six Nations Public Library, HPL's Bookmobile will change its bi-weekly visits to weekly starting Friday, March 13.

Starting Tuesday, March 17, Court at Rushdale moves to bi-weekly on Tuesdays (10:30am-11am), instead of Fridays.

www.hpl.ca/bookmobile

Published:
Friday, March 6, 2026 - 1:45pm
HPL Telephone Main Line Roll Back

HPL's original phone number is back in service. Please call 905-546-3200. The 289-779-7588 number, created due to the 2024 cybersecurity incident, is also working.

Published:
Friday, March 6, 2026 - 9:15am
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.

www.hpl.ca/valley-park

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
Central Library - Living Room Renovation Preparation

Starting Tuesday February 10, the First Floor Living Room is closed due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-4. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification

Please note the following Bookmobile visit updates.

Friday, March 6
Winona: 11am-Noon - Cancelled
Queen Victora: 3-4pm - Cancelled

Published:
Monday, February 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
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

HPL Author Series

Kate Robson

HPL Author Series-Kate Robson

Thursday March 5, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Dundas Branch
Kate Robson in conversation with Dr. Wendy O'Brien about her new book Something to Hold Onto: Simple Metaphors, Images, and Practical Tools to Transform Your Life.
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Ron Kasman

HPL Graphic Novel Workshop with Ron Kasman

Thursday March 19, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Red Hill Branch

A practical workshop on creating and publishing graphic novels with comic artist Ron Kasman.
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HPL Author Series Genevieve Graham and Kate Hilton

Thursday April 30, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Central Library

Authors Genevieve Graham and Kate Hilton chat about their new books.
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HPL Writing Workshop - Poetry Makefest with Gary Barwin

Thursday April 23, 5:00pm-6:30pm
Westdale Branch

Sharpen your poetry writing skills with fellow writers in this workshop led by Gary Barwin.
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Author Event- Karma Brown

Thursday May 7, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library

The author of Mother is Watching chats with Andrew F. Sullivan about her latest novel.
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Author Event- Kevin Hardcastle

Thursday June 4, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library

The author of County Road Six discusses his new novel with Meaghan Strimas.
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