The accessible washroom at Barton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Barton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
Published:
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - 3:45pm
Concession Branch - Closed, September 9
Due to ongoing construction, Concession Branch will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9. It will be reopen on Thursday, September 10.
Published:
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - 3:00pm
Preview the New HPL.ca
We're excited to share a preview of the new HPL.ca before its official launch on September 15.
Explore the new site, discover updated navigation and get familiar with the improved online experience designed to make it easier to find Library services, programs, collections and information.
If you encounter an issue or have feedback, please let us know through our Contact Us page.
Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 3:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Parking Lot Not Available
Due to a fence replacement, the parking lot will be unavailable from September 7-9. Nearby street parking is available, as is an HSR route. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Concession Branch - Construction Updates
Due to a glass door installation for the new Makerspace area, Concession Branch will close at 1 pm on Thursday, September 3. It is expected to reopen to its regular hours with limited services on Friday, September 4. Stay tuned for continual updates.
www.hpl.ca/concession
Published:
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 8:00am
Barton Branch - Construction in Area
Please note that Milton Avenue at Barton Street is under construction. Access to the parking lot is limited. Nearby street parking is available and an HSR route out front. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:30pm
Print on the Go Currently Unavailable
The Print on the Go service is not working at all Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Delayed Openings and Closures
Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.
- Red Hill: Friday, September 18, Delayed Opening of 10 am
- Central Library: Tuesday, September 29, Delayed Opening of 10 am
Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.
Published:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications for September
Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September:
Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for updates on service modifications.
Tuesday, September 8
- Strathcona - Cancelled
- McMaster - Cancelled
Thursday, September 10
- Rockton and Millgrove visits moved to Saturdays (Starting September 12)
Saturday, September 12
- Stoney Creek - Cancelled
- Riverdale - Cancelled
Thursday, September 17
- Mohawk Gardens - Cancelled
- Meadowlands - Cancelled
Friday, September 18
- Winona - Cancelled
- Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am
Keefer Pamphlets – A
Adams, William Bridges
Road Progress: or, Amalgamation of railways and highways for agricultural improvement, and steam farming, in Great Britain and the colonies. Also Practical Economy in Fixed Plant and Rolling Stock for Passenger and Goods Trains. London: Published by George Luxford, Whitefriars Street, 1850
[76 + illus]
vol. 6 #10
mf #861
Albany Evening Journal Some Considerations in Favor of the Consolidation of the Railroads Between Albany and Buffalo.
Albany: Weed, Parsons, & Co., Public Printers 1849
[19]
vol. 9 #12
mf #863
Albany Water Works Articles of Agreement 1850
[9]
vol. 6 #18
mf #861
Albany Water Works.
Specifications Of the manner of constructing the Conduit, Culverts, etc., and Grading for the same August, 1850
[22]
vol. 6 #19
mf #861
The Angler’s Almanac, for 1848. Calculated for All Parts of the United States; Containing, besides the usual information, Statistical Accounts of Fishing, Anecdotes of Angling, &c., &c. New York: Published by John J. Brown & Co., at the Angler’s Depot, 122 Fulton Street, 1848
[32 with illus.]
vol. 9 #23
mf #863
Auburn and Rochester Railroad Company.
[1848] [7]
vol. 9 #9
mf #863
