All HPL Branches - Moment of Silence

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women is Saturday, December 6. HPL remembers and honours the lives of the fourteen women killed at Montréal’s École Polytechnique in 1989. All HPL branches will observe a moment of silence at 3 pm.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, December 5, 2025 - 5:30pm
Sherwood Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

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

Published:
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 5:00pm
Saltfleet Branch: Parking Lot Disruption

Due to the Saltfleet Santa Claus Parade route, Saltfleet Branch's parking lot will be unavailable from 9am-3pm on Saturday, December 6. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Published:
Monday, November 24, 2025 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification

Please note the Bookmobile will be attending the following community events.

Saturday, December 6:

  • Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade 2-4pm
  • Millgrove Visit is cancelled.
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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
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Published:
Friday, November 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
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.