Printing is not working at Waterdown Branch. We are working to get this working again as soon as possible.
Printing is Unavailable at Waterdown Branch
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Published:
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 3:15pm
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
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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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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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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.
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Published:
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 2:30pm
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.
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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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Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am
Bookmobile Frequently Asked Questions
Which Bookmobile visits are available for pickup and when?
Bookmobile visits are offered throughout the region on a regular basis. Find a visit near you on HPL’s Bookmobile Schedule.
How do I get library materials from the Bookmobile?
You may browse the Bookmobile collection at a visit or you may place holds for pick-up at a visit, via our catalogue or call 905-546-3200 and Staff can help you.
What collections are on the Bookmobile?
The Bookmobile carries selections of physical materials from all collections, the same as are available from branches. If you have a specific title in mind, you can place a hold for pick-up from any Bookmobile visit.
How do I know which holds are ready for pick up?
You’ll receive an email or phone call confirming the items are ready for pick up at your chosen Bookmobile visit. You can also log in to your account at myHPL to see which items are ready for pickup.
Can I return my library materials to the Bookmobile?
Yes during scheduled visit times.
