The internet at Westdale Branch is not working. Public PC's, Wi-Fi and all printing, self check and other digital services are unavailable at this time. We aim to have it fixed quickly.
Internet outage at Westdale Branch
Published:
Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 1:30pm
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
Binbrook Branch - CLOSING Temporary Location
Saturday, January 13 will be the last open day in our temporary location. In the days following we will be working hard to get the new space ready to open at the end of January.
What you should know during the temporary closure:
- Please pick up any holds you have been notified of by 12:00pm on Saturday, January 13.
- Any holds that have been set for pick up at the Binbrook Branch that has not yet been filled will be suspended until the new location is opened. This includes newly placed holds.
- Borrowed items can be returned through the return slot at the rear of the new building (2641 Hwy 56) starting, Monday, January 15, even while the new location is closed.
When the Binbrook Branch reopens, it will have new extended hours:
- Monday & Wednesday- 10:00am – 8:00pm
- Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10:00am – 6:00pm
- Saturday - 10:00am – 5:00pm
Thank you for your patience over the last year and a half.
If you have any questions, please call 905-692-3323.
If you wish to visit other branches during the temporary closure, the closest branches are Binbrook are:
- Turner Park Branch (352 Rymal Rd. W., Hamilton)
- Valley Park Branch (970 Paramount Dr., Stoney Creek)
