Unpleasant odour at Carlisle Branch

Members visiting the Carlisle Branch may notice an unpleasant odour. We are working to identify the source and hope to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

Published:
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 5:30pm
Terryberry Children's Area Temporarily Closed

The children's area at the Terryberry Branch is temporarily closed due to a facilities issue. Apologies for the inconvenience.

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Published:
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 1:30pm
Network Maintenance - Wednesday, November 12

HPL's WiFi, Catalogue and online resources will undergo network maintenance on Wednesday, November 12 from 5-8am. We apologize for the inconvenience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 8:00am
Parkdale Branch Network Unavailable

There is an ongoing Wifi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at Parkdale Branch on Nov 5th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

Published:
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - 9:15am
Red Hill Branch Network Unavailable

There is an ongoing Wifi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at Red Hill Branch on Nov 5th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

Published:
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - 9:15am
Red Book Will Be Unavailable

The Red Book may still be unavailable as we continue with the upgrade maintenance. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - 9:15am
Concession Branch and Sherwood Branch Network Unavailable

Wi-Fi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at Concession Branch and Sherwood Branch on Nov 6th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

Published:
Monday, November 3, 2025 - 12:15pm
Waterdown Branch Network Unavailable

Wifi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at Waterdown Branch on Nov 4th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

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Published:
Monday, November 3, 2025 - 9:45am
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
Delayed Branch Openings 

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

Friday, November 7
Terryberry Branch, 10am

Monday, November 10 
Concession Branch, 10am

Thursday, November 13
Binbrook Branch, 10am

Friday, November 14
Valley Park Branch, 10am

Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm

Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am

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

In Memory of Donations

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Latto, Brian
  • donated by Bill and Denice Hill, 2007
Lumley, Audrey
  • donated by Ellen B. Ryan, 2011
Lavery, Charles
  • donated by Maureen McKeating, 2010
  • donated by Maureen and Connor McKeating, 2008
Lawrence, Alice Louise
  • donated by Jim and Sylvia Reiser, 2010
Lockard, James A.
  • donated by Barbara Lockard, 2010
Larsen, Dr. Peder
  • donated by Diane & Harrison Arrell, 2009
  • donated by Maureen Barry, 2009
  • donated by Paul & Liz Beaudoin, 2009
  • donated by CF.D. Program/Public Health/Waterloo, 2009
  • donated by Denis & Sheila Corr, 2009
  • donated by Larry Culver, 2009
  • donated by Mary Gilmour, 2009
  • donated by Jane Jeffrey, 2009
  • donated by Ruth Larsen, 2009
  • donated by Dean, Lorraine, Julia, Heather & Andrea Lossing, 2009
  • donated by McMaster Emergency Medicine Residents, 2009
  • donated by Shirley Mighton, 2009
  • donated by The Murphy Family, 2009
  • donated by Anonymous, 2009
  • donated by the Nurses from St. Joseph's Hospital, Emergency Department, 2009
  • donated by The Nurses of Urgent Care, 2009
  • donated by Jack & Daiva O'Neill, 2009
  • donated by Rebecca Raven, 2009
  • donated by Abby & Christopher Spyrou, 2009
  • donated by Marg Ann Van Wyck, 2009
  • donated by Cathy Vasas-Brown, 2009
  • donated by Anonymous, 2009
  • donated by Anonymous, 2009
Lepinskie, William
  • donated by Diane Kulikowski, 2009
Ludbrook, Allan
  • donated by Dawn Ludbrook, 2009
Lacelle, Doreen
  • donated by Ellen Ryan, 2008
Latimer, Betty-Jean
  • donated by Bill and Agnes Dowdell, 2008
  • donated by Amanda and Paul Groleau, 2008
  • donated by Mr. & Mrs. Len Preston, 2008