Barton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Barton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

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Affected Branch: Barton Branch
Published:
Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 1:30pm
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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Affected Branch: Kenilworth Branch
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

Monday November 3
Saltfleet Branch, 9:30am 

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

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

June is Indigenous History Month

 

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Indigenous History Month at HPL 

June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Learn and celebrate with HPL’s collections, programs and events. 

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National Indigenous History Month: Blood & Water - In-Branch Program 
Saturday June 7 
11:00am – 12:00pm 
Central Library  

Watch Blood & Water: A Story of Reclamation, which exposes the modern-day impact and generational trauma caused by residential schools. The screening is followed by a question session with the director Layla Staats.  

Indigenous Storytelling: Save Turtle Island - In-Branch Program 
Saturday June 14  
11:00am – 12:00pm 
Westdale Branch 

Listen to Indigenous stories about conservation, regeneration, resilience and the importance of protecting our only home, Turtle Island, for future generations. Presented by local artist Jim Adams.   

Noon Hour Concert - Keith Silver: Guitar, Voice 
Friday June 20  
12:00pm - 1:00pm 
Central Library  

Keith Silver takes the stage in Central Library's Living Room. From the Six Nations of the Grand River territory, Keith Silver's music is rich and soulful.

Family Movies at Ancaster - Our People Will Be Healed (2017) G 
Saturday June 21 
1:00pm - 3:00pm 
Ancaster Branch  

Commemorate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a screening of Our People Will Be Healed. Indigenous filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin’s 50th film reveals how the power of education has enriched a Cree community in Manitoba.  

HPL Author Series: Dawn Hill 
Thursday July 10 
6:30pm – 7:30pm 
Central Library  

Attend a live reading and conversation with Six Nations author Dawn Hill, who will discuss their new book, Memory Keeper. Registration opens June 23. 

Indigenous History of Bannock on Turtle Island 
July 15 
5:15pm – 6:45pm 
Concession Branch 

Learn about the history of bannock, a traditional bread that originated with Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Registration opens June 23. 

 

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Celebrate the heritage, culture and contributions of Indigenous Peoples through HPL's catalogue.

Indigenous Book List

More Resources from the Government of Canada  

National Indigenous History Month   

Indigenous Arts, Culture and Heritage  

Indigenous Peoples and Communities  

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