Printing Unavailable at Ancaster Branch

Printing is not working at Ancaster Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

Published:
Thursday, April 30, 2026 - 5:30pm
Sherwood Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

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

Published:
Thursday, April 30, 2026 - 3:45pm
Central Library: Non-Partner Survey

Starting Monday, April 27 until May 4, non-partner community organizations are encouraged to participate in a short survey. HPL would like to learn how the Library Card Access Pilot Project and the toxic drug crisis in general affect non-partner organizations. Please note that the survey is not anonymous. Start now at www.hpl.ca/non-partner-survey.

Published:
Monday, April 27, 2026 - 9:30am
Software Maintenance - Victoria Day, Monday, May 18

Due to software maintenance, HPL library's catalogue, online services and library accounts will not be available between 9am and 7pm on Monday, May 18. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Friday, April 24, 2026 - 9:00am
Central Library - Fire Drill, Tuesday, May 5, 11am

Due to Staff training, Central Library will close from 11am to Noon on Tuesday, May 5. You may visit Locke and Barton Branches as the next nearest locations for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Concession Branch - Renovations Underway

Renovations are expected to be completed by May 7. Construction repairs and noise may impact your next visit. Thank you for your understanding.

Published:
Monday, April 13, 2026 - 1:15pm
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: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor

Renovations are currently underway for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area. Programs are still being offered as scheduled and there is 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. Construction is expected to be completed by late Spring. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
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

Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing

Paisley - 23 April 1960

Palermo - 13 October 1951, 3 March 1962

Palmerston - 19 March 1955

Paris - 28 November 1953, 2 March 1963

Paris, France - 28 June 1958

Parkhill - 16 July 1960

Parry Sound - 25 July 1964

Penetanguishene - 14 September 1957

Perth - 15 August 1959

Petersburg - 15 November 1958

Pioneer Village - 11 June 1960

Plattsville - 7 July 1956

Ponsonby - 9 November 1957

Port Bruce - 22 June 1957

Port Burwell - 27 October 1956, 30 May 1964

Port Carling - 10 August 1957

Port Colborne - 1 December 1956, 11 January 1964

Port Dalhousie - 7 July 1951, 2 August 1958, 13 June 1964

Port Dover - 9 December 1950, 10 December 1960

Port Elgin - 25 June 1955

Port Maitland - 14 June 1952, 21 June 1952, 13 October 1962

Port Nelson - 26 May 1951

Port Robinson - 14 July 1956, 23 May 1964,

Port Rowan - 8 August 1953, 11 February 1961, 13 April 1963

Port Ryerse - 25 July 1959

Port Stanley - 6 June 1964

Port Talbot - 8 October 1955

Port Weller - 5 March 1955

Preston - 7 November 1953, 8 December 1962

Prince Edward County - 22 November 1958, 19 November 1958

Progreston - 12 April 1952

Puslinch - 7 March 1953, 11 April 1964

Quebec - 28 December 1963

Quebec (Rural) - 5 September 1959

Queenston - 4 July 1959