Central Library: SAD Therapy Lamp Out of Order

The Seasonal Affective Disorder therapy lamp on the 2nd floor at Central Library is out of order. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. For more locations, please visit Light Therapy Lamps | HPL.

Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 10:00am
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor, March 30-April 27

Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be 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. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modifications

Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Wednesday, March 26
Rockton 10:30-11:30am - Cancelled
Meadowlands 3:30-4pm - Cancelled
Bennetto 5-5:30pm (instead of 4-5:30pm)

Tuesday, March 31
Court at Rushdale - Reminder bi-weekly stop changed to 10:30-11am

Wednesday, April 1
Swansea 10:00-10:30am - CANCELLED
Helen Detwiler 11:00am-12:00pm - CANCELLED
Warplane Museum 3:00-4:00pm - CANCELLED

Friday, April 3 - Library Closed
All stops CANCELLED

Published:
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Central Library - New Library Card Check-in Process

Starting Monday, March 16, adults 18+ are required to show their Library card to access Central Library. This is a temporary measure to ensure safety for all. Thank you for your patience in advance.

Published:
Friday, March 13, 2026 - 5:45pm
Concession Branch Children's Area Reduced Service

A Children's area activity table, including the children's computers at Concession Branch are unavailable due to a facility issue. We aim to fix them as soon as possible.

Published:
Monday, March 9, 2026 - 11:30am
HPL Telephone Main Line Roll Back

HPL's original phone number is back in service. Please call 905-546-3200. The 289-779-7588 number, created due to the 2024 cybersecurity incident, is also working.

Published:
Friday, March 6, 2026 - 9:15am
Valley Park Community Centre Closure

From March 23 until April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations, reopening April 13. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026. 

Valley Park Branch will remain open during the renovations for your library needs.

www.hpl.ca/valley-park

Published:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11:00am
Concession Branch: Renovations

As of Monday, March 2, Concession Branch's Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Seating may be limited at times. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
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
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

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

Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm

Concerts Events

Shannen Koostachin Elementary Music Students

Listen to live music at Valley Park.

Mohawk College Applied Music Students: Various

Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.

The Hive: Jazz Quintet

Listen to live jazz music at the Valley Park Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.

Darcy Hepner Quintet

Listen to live jazz music at the Dundas Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.
Listen to live jazz music at Central Library.

Strat Andriotis Trio

Listen to live jazz music at the Concession Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.

Patti Payne Trio: Double Bass, Guitar, Keyboard, Vocals

Listen to live jazz music at the Saltfleet Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.
Listen to live jazz music at the Turner Park during Jazz Appreciation Month.
Listen to live jazz music at Central Library.
Listen to live jazz music at the Ancaster Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.

Trickbag: Six-Piece Band

Listen to live jazz music at the Waterdown Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.

Rob Fekete Quartet

Listen to live jazz music at the Sherwood Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.

John Price Trio

Listen to live jazz music at the Lynden Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.
Listen to live jazz music at the Central Library.

Henry Strong Trio

Listen to live jazz music at the Barton Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.

Jay Burr Project: Jazz Trio

Listen to live jazz music at the Terryberry Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.

Scott Neilson Quartet

Listen to live jazz music at the Westdale Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.

Dave Thierry Jazz

Listen to live jazz music at the Red Hill Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.

Carolyn Credico Quartet: Bass, Drums, Keyboard, Voice

Listen to live jazz music at the Binbrook Branch during Jazz Appreciation Month.

HWDSB Student Concert Bands

Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library.