Access to catalogue is currently intermittent and is currently under investigation. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Catalogue Access Issues
Published:
Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 7:30pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
The Bookmobile visit to the Helen Detwiler location on Wed Jul 29 is cancelled.
Published:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 9:00am
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1, Partner Library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via OverDrive. More to Borrow partner libraries offer Lucky Express (Skip the Line) titles to their cardholders only. This helps manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in-demand titles with a seven-day loan and no wait time.
Partner Library Members can borrow titles from the main collection.
hpl.ca/more-to-borrow
Published:
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:00am
What's Happening Guide Changes
The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library
Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
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
Community Survey Results
Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill out our Community Survey in Fall 2022.
We received over 4,000 responses and are using the information and feedback you provided to build HPL's new Strategic Plan.
Here are some of the results:
Satisfaction
- 91% are satisfied with the quality of HPL
- 91% are satisfied with the cleanliness and attractiveness of HPL
- 92% are satisfied with the helpfulness of library staff
- 91% are satisfied with the knowledge of library staff
Library Values
- 98% agree that the library is important for the community
- 97% agree that HPL supports lifelong learning
- 95% agree that the library is a trustworthy source of information
- 92% agree that we help preserve local history
View the full 2022 Community Survey Results.
Overall you've told us that there is a high level of satisfaction with HPL and a strong alignment with our values as a public library. To serve you better, we will continue working to improve areas like branch hours, WiFi, programs and our ebook collection.
Congratulations to the contest winners who were randomly selected to win an iPad
