Ancaster Branch has no power. The branch is open, but the computers and elevator are not working. Also, there is limited lighting and no accessible washrooms available at the time. We are unsure when power will be restored.
Ancaster Branch Without Power
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Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 2:45pm
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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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
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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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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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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
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Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Summer Reading Club 2025
Don’t Miss Out. Summer Reading Club Ends September 2!
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways awaits with this year’s travel-themed Summer Reading Club.
Register in person or online, pick up a tracker at any HPL branch and start reading! Complete fun activities and earn stickers and prizes.
Dive into a world of stories with interactive programs that spark imagination through reading, writing and storytelling for all ages.
Challenge your mind and have a blast with exciting games, hands-on activities and the latest in cool tech and gadgets.
Get up close with amazing animal visitors, be dazzled by magical performances or explore science in action with thrilling experiments.
Relax with feel-good family films, groove to live music from local kids' performers or explore rhythm and sound with fun, hands-on instruments.
Express your creativity with arts and crafts, experiment in our Makerspace, and explore the wonders of science, math and the stars.
Boost your reading confidence with help from a friendly Reading Buddy. Kids ages 6–12 can enjoy reading support through games and playful learning.
Get creative and take charge! Whether it’s designing your own zine, competing in trivia challenges, learning digital skills or hanging out in a space that’s just for teens.
Unleash your creativity and enter the 31st Power of the Pen writing competition for a chance to win in poetry or short story categories.
Events and Programs
View our What’s Happening Guide for a complete list of programs by age group.
