Study Halls Return September 2

Study Halls at Central Library and Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park, and Waterdown branches resume on Tuesday, September 2. They will be open after-hours Mondays-Thursdays from 8 pm to Midnight. www.hpl.ca/study-halls 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 2:15pm
Bookmobile Stop Modified

Due to campus events, McMaster University's Bookmobile Visits for Tuesdays, August 26 and September 2 (3:30-4:30 pm) have been cancelled. Service is expected to resume on Tuesday, September 9. Thank you for your understanding.

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Bookmobile Stop: 
Published:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 12:00pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Affected Branch: Carlisle Branch
Published:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 10:15am
Turner Park - Rymal Road Entrance Unavailable

The Rymal Road entrance to the facility will be unavailable today due to an event at the YMCA. Access to the parking lot, accessible parking spaces, back entrance, and external drop box remains available. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 2:30pm
Labour Day Closure

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, August 31, and Labour Day, Monday, September 1st. Bookmobile is off the road, and Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume Tuesday, September 2. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 8:00am
Turner Park - Mid-Day Fire Drill, September 3

Due to a mid-day fire drill, Turner Park Branch and Les Chater Family YMCA are closed for a fire drill from noon-1 pm. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 10)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.

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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

Spend March Break with HPL

March Break

 


Explore, Create and Discover 

Enjoy an exciting March Break with HPL, featuring fun programs, engaging activities and special events for all ages and interests.

 


Events and Programs


Science and space

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 

Levitate particles, bend light and brew colourful potions with Scientists in School. Create bubble tornadoes with Miss T, the Bubble Queen, and then get hands-on with STEAM fun in the Doodle Lab.


Fun and games

FUN AND GAMES 

Show off your vocal skills at Karaoke, challenge friends in Nintendo Switch gaming, and put your knowledge to the test in a kids' trivia showdown.


Animals and nature

ANIMALS AND NATURE 

Encounter Ontario’s Strange and Unusual Animals with Dan the Nature Man, meet animal friends on the Zoom Zoo Bus and learn about animals’ unique self-defence mechanisms with Nature’s Ninjas.


Movies

MOVIES AND PERFORMANCE

Enjoy wholesome Family Movies, take in a Magic Show with Owen Anderson and participate in a musical performance from the LONE Rhubarbarian.


younger audience

PROGRAMS FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS 

Children up to 4 years old can sing and dance with Livi and Friends, enjoy a Puppet Show and Storytime and take their stuffies to a Teddy Bear Sleepover.


Arts and crafts

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Spark creativity with a variety of art materials, bring drawings to life through animation, and craft your own puppet at a puppet-making party.

 

 

March Break Programming for Teens

Programs for Teens. Teens can craft unique poems with blackout poetry, challenge friends to a round of mini putt at the library and give back by knitting for a cause.

Fun Projects and Activities


Storytime

STORYTIME 

Watch our popular storytimes and puppet shows at home.


Discover at Home

DISCOVER AT HOME 

Fun at-home activities for all ages.


online

MORE ONLINE FUN 

Watch, listen, learn and create.

Events and Programs

View our What’s Happening Guide for a complete list of March programs and download our March Break insert.