Red Book Search Is Currently Unavailable

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All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 3:45pm
Ancaster Branch Without Power

Ancaster Branch is experiencing a power outage.  There are no accessible bathrooms, elevator, internet, access through the back door, or public computers.  There is limited lighting. The branch is open with limited services.  

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Published:
Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 2:45pm
Barton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

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

Published:
Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 1:30pm
Bookmobile Service Modification

The Greencedar (295 Greencedar Drive, 4-5 pm) visit is cancelled today, Tuesday, October 28, due to vehicle maintenance. Regular service is expected to return next week. Thank you for your understanding.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - 1:00pm
Kenilworth Branch Reopening

The Kenilworth Branch has reopened today, Monday, October 27. Please note that there is limited parking, and noise disruptions may occur this week as the final touches are made to the renovations. Thank you for your understanding.

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Published:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Central Library - Fourth Floor Closure

The 4th Floor is closed on Thursday, October 30 from 4-8pm for a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available with study and work spaces. 

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

The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills. 

Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am

Monday November 3
Saltfleet Branch, 9:30am 

Friday, November 7
Terryberry Branch, 10am

Monday, November 10 
Concession Branch, 10am

Thursday, November 13
Binbrook Branch, 10am

Friday, November 14
Valley Park Branch, 10am

You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. 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
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Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing

Nanticoke - 23 May 1952

Nelle’s Corners - 10 May 1952, 20 October 1962

Nelson - 5 December 1953, 12 December 1953

Nelson Township - 15 September 1951, 7 August 1954

New Germany - 16 April 1960

New Hamburg - 2 November 1957

Newcastle - 4 August 1962

Niagara - 26 November 1960

Niagara Escarpment Park - 23 May 1959

Niagara Falls - 18 October 1952, 14 October 1961, 31 August 1963

Niagara Parks - 21 January 1956, 25 January 1964

Niagara Peninsula - 1 May 1954, 8 May 1954, 15 May 1954, 12 May 1962, 18 May 1963

Niagara-on-the-Lake - 3 January 1953, 10 January 1953, 19 November 1960

Niagara-on-the-Lake - St. Mark’s Church - 19 June 1954

Nipigon - 18 February 1956, 15 October 1960

Norval - 5 May 1962

Norwich - 16 June 1956

Norwood - 18 June 1960

Oakland - 29 October 1955

Oakville - 10 November 1951, 21 March 1953

Ohsweken - 30 August 1952

Omagh - 29 August 1953, 25 August 1962

Omemee - 12 August 1961

Onondaga - 21 February 1953

Ontario - 2 January 1960, 14 December 1963

Ontario, North - 17 March 1956, 24 March 1956, 27 December 1958

Ontario North – Lakehead Towns - 20 November 1954

Ontario, North – New Towns - 13 November 1954

Ontario Provincial Police - 16 October 1954

Ontario Reminiscences - 21 December 1957, 28 December 1958, 4 January 1958

[see also Reminiscences]

Ontario, Winter - 7 February 1959, 14 February 1959

Orangeville - 23 March 1957

Orkney - 31 January 1953

Orono - 27 May 1961

Ottawa Valley - 1 October 1955

Otterville - 18 May 1957

Owen Sound - 1 November 1958, 15 August 1964

Oxford, England - 19 July 1958

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