Freelton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The washroom at Freelton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

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Affected Branch: Freelton Branch
Published:
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 3:30pm
Turner Park - Outdoor Maintenance and Repairs

From August 18-19, accessible parking spots at the back of the building will not be available due to concrete and perimeter walkway repairs. From August 20-22, the main entrance from the back of the building will not be available. Please use the sidewalk on the side of the Branch to enter through the front entrance (off Rymal Road East) and gain access to the back parking lot. Thank you for your understanding.

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Affected Branch: Turner Park Branch
Published:
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 12:00pm
Lynden Branch - Self-Serve Access Not Available

Self-Serve Access is not available until after 1 pm today, Friday, August 8. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Lynden Branch
Published:
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - 5:15pm
Printing, Photocopying and Scanning Unavailable at Dundas Branch

Printing and photocopying are not working at Dundas Branch. We're working to get these working again as soon as possible.

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Affected Branch: Dundas Branch
Published:
Saturday, August 2, 2025 - 9:45am
Locke Branch - Filming Nearby

Filming will take place near the Locke Branch from August 4 to 8, which will impact traffic flow and parking. We apologize for the inconvenience.

  • East and West Side of Locke Street South
  • North and South Side of Herkimer Street
  • North and South Side of Stanley Avenue
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Affected Branch: Locke Branch
Published:
Thursday, July 31, 2025 - 11:30am
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order

The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.

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Affected Branch: Terryberry Branch
Published:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume

Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available

The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Affected Branch: Mount Hope Branch
Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm

Management

Library Switchboard: 289-779-7588

Phone extensions are not available, please check back for updates. Thank you for your patience.

Senior Leadership Team

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(Photos Left to Right: Paul Takala, Callie Blackburn, Lisa DuPelle, Simona Dinu, Cindy Poggiaroni, Dijia Qin, Meg DeForest, Chad Roglich, Pam Byrne)

Paul Takala, CEO and Chief Librarian, hplceo@hpl.ca

Callie Blackburn, Administrative Assistant to the CEO, hplceo@hpl.ca

Meg DeForest, Senior Leadership Support Manager, mdefores@hpl.ca

Lisa DuPelle, Director, Human Resources and Information Services, ldupelle@hpl.ca

Pam Byrne, Director, Finance pbyrne@hpl.ca 

Simona Dinu, Director, Service Excellence and Communications - Branches, sdinu@hpl.ca 

Cindy Poggiaroni, Director, Collections and Program Development, cpoggiar@hpl.ca

Dijia Qin, Director, Digital Technology & Creation, dqin@hpl.ca

Chad Roglich, Director, Facilities and Sustainability Chad Roglich, croglich@hpl.ca

System and Central Library Managers

Central Information Services: Sarah Gauthier, sgauthie@hpl.ca

Central Information Services: Allison Stockton-Aird, astockto@hpl.ca

Collections: Meghan Tinmouth, mtinmout@hpl.ca

Communications: Shelley McKay, smckay@hpl.ca
Media relations (media only, please): 905-973-1847

Digital Technology Infrastructure: Zaman Kazi, zkazi@hpl.ca

Web and Database Solutions: Sunjoyo Tanto, stanto@hpl.ca

Digital Technology Services: Kat Drennan-Scace, kdrennan@hpl.ca

Local History and Archives: Luke Stempien, lstempie@hpl.ca

Adult Programming: Erica Conly, econly@hpl.ca

Mobile Library and Courier Services: Jen Corrin, jcorrin@hpl.ca

Youth Services and Central Children's: Katelyn Granger, kgranger@hpl.ca
 

Branch Managers

Ancaster: Jen Gal, jgal@hpl.ca

Barton: Melissa McSweeney, mmcsween@hpl.ca

Binbrook: Ania Van Minnen, avanminn@hpl.ca

Carlisle: Carly Bedford, cbedford@hpl.ca

Concession: Elizabeth Taylor, etaylor@hpl.ca

Dundas: Kathleen Shannon, kshannon@hpl.ca

Freelton: Carly Bedford, cbedford@hpl.ca

Greensville:  Kathleen Shannon, kshannon@hpl.ca

Kenilworth: Melissa McSweeney, mmcsween@hpl.ca

Locke: Danika Bernard, dbernard@hpl.ca

Lynden: Jen Gal, jgal@hpl.ca

Mount HopeKaren Milligan, kmilliga@hpl.ca

Parkdale: Shelagh Griffin, sgriffin@hpl.ca

Red Hill: Shelagh Griffin, sgriffin@hpl.ca

Saltfleet: Rebecca Bootsma, rbootsma@hpl.ca

Sherwood: Elizabeth Taylor, etaylor@hpl.ca

Stoney Creek: Rebecca Bootsma, rbootsma@hpl.ca

Terryberry: Ania Van Minnen, avanminn@hpl.ca

Turner Park: Karen Milligan, kmilliga@hpl.ca

Valley ParkAnia Van Minnen, avanminn@hpl.ca

Waterdown: Carly Bedford, cbedford@hpl.ca

Westdale: Danika Bernard, dbernard@hpl.ca