All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, September 6 and Labour Day, Monday, September 7. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, September 8.
Labour Day - All HPL Branches Closed
Published:
Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:45pm
Barton Branch - Construction in Area
Please note that Milton Avenue at Barton Street is under construction. Access to the parking lot is limited. Nearby street parking is available and an HSR route out front. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:30pm
Print on the Go Currently Unavailable
The Print on the Go service is not working at all Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Concession Branch - Temporarily Reopening
Starting Thursday, August 27, the Branch has reopened to its regular hours with limited services for a few weeks while construction is paused. The interior construction of a new Makerspace will resume in mid-September. Stay tuned for more updates.
Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Delayed Openings and Closures
Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.
- Turner Park: Wednesday, September 2, Noon-1 pm Closure
- Red Hill: Friday, September 18, Delayed Opening of 10 am
- Central Library: Tuesday, September 29, Delayed Opening of 10 am
Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.
Published:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications for September
Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September:
Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for updates on service modifications.
Tuesday, September 8
- Strathcona - Cancelled
- McMaster - Cancelled
Thursday, September 10
- Rockton and Millgrove visits moved to Saturdays (Starting September 12)
Saturday, September 12
- Stoney Creek - Cancelled
- Riverdale - Cancelled
Thursday, September 17
- Mohawk Gardens - Cancelled
- Meadowlands - Cancelled
Friday, September 18
- Winona - Cancelled
- Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Links to Learning
Tap in to these online educational activities for all ages, at home. You do not need a library card to access the links below, but you're welcome to register for a library card to access other resources.
Group of people All Ages:
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TVO Mathify
1:1 Live tutoring
Access TVO Mathify -
TVO Mpower
Games based on the Ontario curriculum
Access TVO Mpower
Star Elementary:
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Play & Learn
Expert reviewed activities for ages 2-6
Access Play and Learn -
Khan Academy Kids
An educational app focused on core subjects, for learners ages 2-7.
Access Khan Academy Kids
Graduation Cap Secondary:
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TeenBookCloud
Graphic novels, classic literature, National Geographic videos, educator resources and audiobooks.
Access TeenBookCloud -
TVO Mathify
1:1 Live tutoring
Access TVO Mathify -
TVO Mpower
Games based on the Ontario curriculum
Access TVO Mpower -
#ForYou: A Game About Algorithms
#ForYou is a card-based pattern-matching game that helps youth aged 13 to 18 understand the role that algorithms play in their online and offline lives, and the value of their personal information to companies that use those algorithms. The game is designed to be delivered either in school or in community spaces such as homework or coding clubs.
Access #ForYou: A Game About Algorithms
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Classroom Materials from Veterans Canada
Resources, lesson plans, and activities for the classroom from Veteran Affairs Canada.
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Events and Activities for Treaties Recognition Week
Check out these virtual events to help students and residents of Ontario learn more about treaty rights and relationships and create a greater understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
