The accessible washroom at Barton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
June is Indigenous History Month
 
  
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.
 
  
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.
 
  
Celebrate the heritage, culture and contributions of Indigenous Peoples through HPL's catalogue.
 
  
More Resources from the Government of Canada
National Indigenous History Month
Indigenous Arts, Culture and Heritage
Indigenous Peoples and Communities








 
   
     
     
     
  