Bookmobile Service Modification

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

Friday, May 8:                     

  • Winona - Cancelled
  • Queen Victoria - Cancelled

Tuesday, May 12:               

  • Greencedar - Cancelled
  • Mountview - Cancelled

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
Central Library: Non-Partner Survey

Starting Monday, April 27 until May 9, non-partner community organizations are encouraged to participate in a short survey. HPL would like to learn how the Library Card Access Pilot Project and the toxic drug crisis in general affect non-partner organizations. Please note that the survey is not anonymous. Start now at www.hpl.ca/non-partner-survey.

Published:
Monday, April 27, 2026 - 9:30am
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 9am and 7pm on Monday, May 18. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Friday, April 24, 2026 - 9:00am
Central Library - Fire Drill, Tuesday, May 5, 11am

Due to Staff training, Central Library will close from 11am to Noon on Tuesday, May 5. You may visit Locke and Barton Branches as the next nearest locations for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Concession Branch - Renovations Underway

Renovations are expected to be completed by May 7. Construction repairs and noise may impact your next visit. Thank you for your understanding.

Published:
Monday, April 13, 2026 - 1:15pm
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

March Break Events

CANCELED
Make a cool creation worthy of being called a masterpiece.
Learn how to use an embroidery machine.
CANCELED

St. Patrick's Day

Crafts and Makerspace activities.
CANCELED

The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019) G

Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
Test your powers of observation and deduction to solve a mystery.
CANCELED
Unleash your creative side.
CANCELED

Frozen 2 (2019) PG

Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
CANCELED
Unleash your creative side.
CANCELED

The Princess Bride (1987) PG

Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
CANCELED
Pokémon-themed crafts and activities.
CANCELED

Volcanoes

Learn about volcanoes and what makes them erupt. Presented by McMaster University's "Let's Talk Science" volunteers.
CANCELED
Unleash your creative side.
CANCELED
Unleash your creative side.
CANCELED

Can You Walk on Water?

Explore interesting facts about water.
Make a house strong enough to withstand the Big Bad Wolf's huffing and puffing.
Learn about amazing amphibians.
CANCELED
Build, imagine and play with LEGO.
CANCELED

Storybook Characters

Put your observation skills to the test in a fun way.
CANCELED
Explore creative and active play centres.
Build a video game from scratch.