The sliding door at Terryberry Branch is not working properly. Please use accessible ramp entrance.
Due to network maintenance, online resources and Guest Wi-Fi will not be available from 6 am Sunday, October 12 to 7 am Monday, October 13. Thank you for your patience.
The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.
Monday, October 20
Ancaster Branch, 10 am
Tuesday, October 21
Central Library, 10 am
Sherwood Branch, 10 am
Thursday, October 23
Locke Branch, 10am
You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
All HPL Branches are closed on Thanksgiving Monday, October 13. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall services are not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, October 14. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca.
All branches close on Sunday, October 12, 2025 for Thanksgiving. This includes branches with Extended Access.
Interlibrary Loan (ILLO) service will be temporarily paused starting Friday, September 26, due to continued negotiations between CUPW and Canada Post. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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.
Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 20. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
Teen Gaming Volunteer
HPL offers opportunities for teens to play video games on Nintendo Switch. Teen Gaming Volunteers host sessions and assist with the set-up, take-down and monitoring of gaming equipment as part of the Teen Hub Zone program.
Volunteer Qualifications:
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Ages 14-18.
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Works well in a group setting.
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Ability to communicate well with others.
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Reliable and trustworthy.
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Tech savvy and comfortable with Nintendo Switch games.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
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Set up and monitor gaming equipment.
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Take down equipment at end of program.
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Ensure gaming controllers are charged.
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Encourage other teens to participate.
Volunteer Benefits
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Earn volunteer hours toward your Secondary School diploma.
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Positive engagement in a community space.
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Enjoy the benefit of being involved in the community.
Location and Time Commitment:
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Saltfleet Branch – Thursdays 11-1pm (1 hour shifts 11am-12pm and 12-1pm)
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Barton Branch - Fridays 3-4pm
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Must be available to volunteer at least one shift per week
Volunteer Application
Contact:
The Volunteer Coordinator can be contacted at (905) 546-3200 x3620 or volunteer@hpl.ca
Audience: Teens - Ages 14-18