Turner Park Branch - Study Hall Cancelled, Thursday, April 16

Due to exterior pavement construction, the Study Hall (8pm-Midnight) on Thursday, April 16 is cancelled. Study Hall service resumes on Monday, April 20. Thank you for your understanding.

Published:
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 2:30pm
Concession Branch - Renovations, April 7-10

Please note that there is higher than usual noise levels and odors due to renovations taking place this week. Thank you in advance for your patience.

Published:
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 - 2:30am
Terryberry Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom on the 1st floor at Terryberry Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

Published:
Saturday, April 4, 2026 - 12:00pm
Mount Hope Branch - Delayed Opening, Monday, May 4

Due to Staff training, Mount Hope Branch will have a delayed opening of 2 pm on Monday, May 4. You may visit Turner Park Branch as the next nearest location for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Friday, March 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Central Library: SAD Therapy Lamp Out of Order

The Seasonal Affective Disorder therapy lamp on the 2nd floor at Central Library is out of order. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. For more locations, please visit Light Therapy Lamps | HPL.

Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 10:00am
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor, March 30-April 27

Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modifications

Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Wednesday, April 15

  • Swansea 10:00-10:30 am - Cancelled
  • Helen Detwiler 11am-Noon - Cancelled
  • Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled

Thursday, April 16

  • Rockton 10:30-11:30 am - Cancelled
  • Mohawk Gardens 2:30-3 pm - Cancelled
  • Meadowlands 3:30-4 pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, April 21

  • Greencedar 5:30pm-6:30pm (instead of 4-5pm)
  • Mountview 5:30-6:30 pm - Cancelled

Friday, April 24

  • Winona 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
  • Maplewood 2:30-4 pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, April 28

  • McMaster 3:30-4:30 pm - Cancelled

Wednesday, April 29

  • Swansea 10-10:30 am - Cancelled
  • Helen Detwiler 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
  • Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Central Library - New Library Card Check-in Process

Starting Monday, March 16, adults 18+ are required to show their Library card to access Central Library. This is a temporary measure to ensure safety for all. Thank you for your patience in advance.

Published:
Friday, March 13, 2026 - 5:45pm
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
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

Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing

Caistor Centre - 19 January 1952

Caistor Township - 7 October 1961

Caistorville - 19 January 1952

Caledonia - 2 December 1950, 11 January 1958,

Campbell’s Corners - 7 June 1952

Campbellville - 4 November 1950, 12 November 1960

Campden - 5 January 1952, 25 November 1961

Canada’s North - 18 December 1954: Eskimos - 24 December 1954: Kemano-Kitiniat - 31 December 1954, 8 January 1955, 15 January 1955

Canadian Army (in England) - 5 June 1954

Canadian National Railway: Hamilton-Port Rowan Run - 20 June 1953: Hamilton-Meaford Run - 24 January 1959

Canboro - 26 January 1952, 30 March 1963

Canfield - 2 February 1952, 23 March 1963

Carlisle - 30 June 1951, 15 April 1961

Carluke - 2 June 1951, 28 March 1964

Cayuga - 23 December 1950, 14 March 1959

Cedar Springs - 12 July 1952, 16 January 1954

Chatham - 10 November 1956

Cheapside - 2 August 1952, 3 October 1964

Cheltenham - 7 July 1962

Cherry Beach - 14 May 1955

Chesley - 30 April 1960

Chippawa - 29 January 1955, 2 December 1961

Christie’s Corners - 22 March 1952

Clanbrassil - 9 August 1952, 27 July 1963

Clappison’s Corners - 15 March 1952

Clarksburg - 21 May 1960

Clarkson - 28 March 1959

Clinton - 13 February 1960, 14 April 1962

Coboconk - 2 September 1961

Cobourg - 11 April 1959

Collingwood - 29 June 1957

Conestoga - 17 October 1953

Conestogo - 6 October 1962

Copetown - 8 September 1951, 9 February 1963

Courtland - 12 December 1959

Creemore - 31 January 1959

Credit River - 26 May 1962, 2 June 1962

Credit Valley - 10 October 1964

Crieff - 31 October 1959

Crosshill - 4 October 1958

Crystal Beach - 6 May 1961