Bookmobile Service Modification

The Greencedar (295 Greencedar Drive, 4-5 pm) visit is cancelled today, Tuesday, October 28, due to vehicle maintenance. Regular service is expected to return next week. Thank you for your understanding.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - 1:00pm
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

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.