Ancaster Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Published:
Saturday, November 8, 2025 - 9:45am
Concession Branch: Children's Area Renovations

Concession Branch: Children's Area Now Reopened
Concession Branch's children's area has now reopened, with the exception of the teen section. Public computers still remain affected. Thank you for your patience as we aim to restore these services soon.

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Published:
Friday, November 7, 2025 - 9:30am
Odour at Carlisle Branch

Members visiting the Carlisle Branch may notice an unpleasant odour. We are working to identify the source and hope to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

Published:
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 5:30pm
Network Maintenance - Wednesday, November 12

HPL's WiFi, Catalogue and online resources will undergo network maintenance on Wednesday, November 12 from 5-8am. We apologize for the inconvenience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 8:00am
Kenilworth Branch Reopening

Noise and limited parking continue at the Kenilworth Branch this week as renovations wrap up. Thank you for your understanding.

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

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

Thursday, November 13
Binbrook Branch, 10am

Friday, November 14
Valley Park Branch, 10am

Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm

Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 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

PODs (Privacy on Demand Space)

Image of HPL's two study PODs

PODs are currently available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please speak to an HPL Staff member in person to make a reservation or book one online

HPL offers single occupancy and four-person PODs to study, work or meet at Central Library’s first and second Floors.

PODs provide a sound-proof work environment with chairs, work surfaces, Wi-Fi connection and USB/power outlets.

POD Guidelines:

  • Members require a valid HPL library card to reserve either of the two PODs.
  • PODs can be booked for two (2) hour sessions, with two 30-minute extensions if available, once a day.  See HPL Staff to extend your time. 
  • PODs can be booked up to two (2) weeks in advance and will be held for 10 minutes only
  • In the PODs, only drinks and snacks are allowed, but hot meals are not permitted. Please be courteous and keep the spaces tidy.