Concession Branch - Filming in the Area

Please note that filming will take place nearby on the following dates.

May 18 – Filming Preparation (All Day)

May 19 – Filming (7am – 4pm), Concession Street (between Upper Wentworth and East 21st)

  • BIA Patio at 534 Concession will be temporarily removed on May 18 and reinstalled on May 20.
  • Traffic flow may be disrupted, and some parking spaces will be occupied by production vehicles and equipment.
Published:
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 8:00am
Greensville Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

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

Published:
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - 10:15am
All Branches Closed - Sunday, May 17

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, May 17. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access service is not available.

Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, May 19. Visit hpl.ca for our Virtual Branch.

Published:
Monday, May 11, 2026 - 10:15am
All Branches Closed - Victoria Day, Monday, May 18

All HPL Branches are closed on Monday, May 18. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall services are not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, May 19. 

Published:
Monday, May 11, 2026 - 10:15am
Bookmobile Service Modification

Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of May. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Wednesday, May 13:               

  • Swansea - Cancelled
  • Helen Detwiler - Cancelled
  • Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - Cancelled

Thursday, May 14:                

  • Rockton - Cancelled
  • Mohawk Gardens - Cancelled
  • Meadowlands - Cancelled

Monday, May 18: All Bookmobile sites closed

Published:
Monday, May 4, 2026 - 12:00pm
Software Maintenance - Victoria Day, Monday, May 18

Due to software maintenance, HPL library's catalogue, online services and library accounts will not be available between 8am and 7pm on Monday, May 18. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Friday, April 24, 2026 - 9:00am
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor

Renovations are currently underway for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area. Programs are still being offered as scheduled and there is 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. Construction is expected to be completed by late Spring. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
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

Books And Writing Events

Join a fun interactive program for adults with disabilities.

Miss Morgan's Book Brigade by Janet Skeslien Charles

If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.

In-Branch Program

Share your recent reads and get recommendations for your next book.

In-Branch Program

Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.

In-Branch Program

A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in grades 2-8.

In-Branch Program

Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.
Bring a one-page poem (max) to read aloud to fellow poets and receive feedback.

In-Branch Program

A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in grades 2-8.
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
A supportive forum for writers who are older adults.
Join a fun interactive program for adults with disabilities.

What I Know About You by Éric Chacour

If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.

In-Branch Program

A writing group for tweens.

The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandal

If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.

The Picasso Curse by Dan Gutman

Chat about your favourite titles, discover new ones and meet friends.

In-Branch Program

A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in grades 2-8.

In-Branch Program

Practice your reading skills with volunteer Reading Buddies.

In-Branch Program

A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in grades 2-8.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.

What We Talk About When We Talk About Love by Ray Carver

Read and discuss a short story.