Barton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

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

Published:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:15pm
Kenilworth Branch Reopening

The Kenilworth Branch has reopened today, Monday, October 27. Please note that there is limited parking, and noise disruptions may occur this week as the final touches are made to the renovations. Thank you for your understanding.

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Published:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Central Library - Fourth Floor Closure

The 4th Floor is closed on Thursday, October 30 from 4-8pm for a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available with study and work spaces. 

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings 

The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills. 

Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am

You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees

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. 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

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.
Test your powers of observation and deduction to solve a mystery.
CANCELED

The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019) G

Watch new releases and rediscover old favourites.
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.
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.
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.
Build a video game from scratch.