Printing and photocopying are not working at Dundas Branch. We're working to get these working again as soon as possible.
Printing, Photocopying and Scanning Unavailable at Dundas Branch
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Published:
Saturday, August 2, 2025 - 9:45am
Locke Branch - Filming Nearby
Filming will take place near the Locke Branch from August 4 to 8, which will impact traffic flow and parking. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- East and West Side of Locke Street South
- North and South Side of Herkimer Street
- North and South Side of Stanley Avenue
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Published:
Thursday, July 31, 2025 - 11:30am
Online Resources/HPL Catalogue - Monday, August 4, Civic Holiday
On Monday, August 4, Civic Holiday, due to IT network maintenance, HPL's catalogue will be searchable, but Holds and Library accounts, as well as online resources, will not be available. However, WiFi will remain accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 3:00pm
Internet outage at Lynden Branch
The internet at Lynden Branch is not working. We aim to have it fixed quickly.
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Published:
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 9:00am
All Branches Closed for Civic Holiday
All branches close on Sunday, August 3, 2025 and August 4, 2025 for the Civic Holiday. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, July 28, 2025 - 10:30am
Modified Bookmobile Service
The following Bookmobile visits are modified on:
Thursday, July 31
- Bennetto and Kinsmen - Cancelled
Friday, August 1
- Winona Park - Cancelled
Monday, August 4 - All Bookmobile visits cancelled
Thursday, August 7
- Rockton 10:30-11:30 am - Moved to Rockton Elementary School 670 Hwy 8 (this date only)
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Published:
Friday, July 25, 2025 - 9:30am
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order
The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
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Published:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume
Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available
The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.
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Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
Rehiring Retirees Policy
POLICY PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to identify circumstances whereby a former employee who has retired from the Library can subsequently return to work for the Library. The policy is based on the need to maintain a consistent and transparent hiring process for departments to follow when contemplating resource options which include the re-hiring of retirees.
KEY POINTS SUMMARY
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The Rehiring Retiree Policy exists to ensure consistent and equitable processes are followed.
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To ensure that it does not become a substitute for encouraging the development of well-qualified staff.
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To ensure it is time limited and for a specific set of skills required.
DEFINITIONS
Under review.
POLICY DETAILS
Scope
This recruitment policy applies to all regular full-time, part-time, contract positions and Library Page (casual) staff who, following official retirement, elect to seek re-employment with the Library. Official retirement refers to the former employee advising the Library that they are retiring from the organization.
Rehiring Retirees Protocol
As an equal opportunity employer, the Library values diversity and is committed to principles found in the Ontario Human Rights Code.
The Library is committed to effective succession planning and does not intend to use the Library retiree re-employment as a substitute for developing well-qualified staff. The Library will not re-hire its retirees for the sole purpose of convenience.
Re-employment must be in response to a Library need, for example: the retired employee possesses skills and institutional knowledge that the hiring department cannot otherwise readily obtain in the community; or the hiring department anticipates that the retired employee will assist their replacement in acquiring the necessary skill and knowledge through a knowledge transfer not otherwise available. Any period beyond six (6) months requires approval of the respective Director to a maximum of an additional six (6) months.
Responsibilities
Human Resources – Human Resources is authorized to ensure that the information within this policy is applied and that all actions comply with the Employment Standards Act, Ontario Human Rights Code as well as any additional provincial legislation and Collective Agreements.
Managers – To ensure that this policy is followed when conducting any recruitment searches. Managers are required to work with Human Resources prior to any offers of employment.
PUBLISH DATE
October 2022
