The accessible washroom at Barton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
The washroom at Locke Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Due to the continuing Mohawk College Support Staff strike, the Monday, September 29 (Noon-1 pm) visit has been cancelled. Holds can be picked up at the Terryberry Branch as an alternative option. Thank you for your understanding.
Interlibrary Loan (ILLO) service will be temporarily paused starting Friday, September 26, due to continued negotiations between CUPW and Canada Post. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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.
Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 14. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
Summer Reading Club 2025
Don’t Miss Out. Summer Reading Club Ends September 2!
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways awaits with this year’s travel-themed Summer Reading Club.
Register in person or online, pick up a tracker at any HPL branch and start reading! Complete fun activities and earn stickers and prizes.
Dive into a world of stories with interactive programs that spark imagination through reading, writing and storytelling for all ages.
Challenge your mind and have a blast with exciting games, hands-on activities and the latest in cool tech and gadgets.
Get up close with amazing animal visitors, be dazzled by magical performances or explore science in action with thrilling experiments.
Relax with feel-good family films, groove to live music from local kids' performers or explore rhythm and sound with fun, hands-on instruments.
Express your creativity with arts and crafts, experiment in our Makerspace, and explore the wonders of science, math and the stars.
Boost your reading confidence with help from a friendly Reading Buddy. Kids ages 6–12 can enjoy reading support through games and playful learning.
Get creative and take charge! Whether it’s designing your own zine, competing in trivia challenges, learning digital skills or hanging out in a space that’s just for teens.
Unleash your creativity and enter the 31st Power of the Pen writing competition for a chance to win in poetry or short story categories.
Events and Programs
View our What’s Happening Guide for a complete list of programs by age group.