Concession Branch and Sherwood Branch Network Unavailable

Wi-Fi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at Concession Branch and Sherwood Branch on Nov 6th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

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Affected Branch: Concession Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Central Library

Sherwood Branch

Affected Branch: Sherwood Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Concession Branch

Kenilworth Branch

Published:

Monday, November 3, 2025 - 12:15pm

Waterdown Branch Network Unavailable

Wifi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at Waterdown Branch on Nov 4th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

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Affected Branch: Waterdown Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Dundas Branch

Westdale Branch

Published:

Monday, November 3, 2025 - 9:45am

Delayed Branch Openings

The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.

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

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