The Print on the Go service is not working at all Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
Starting Thursday, August 27, the Branch has reopened to its regular hours with limited services for a few weeks while construction is paused. The interior construction of a new Makerspace will resume in mid-September. Stay tuned for more updates.
From 5am to 11am, HPL's catalogue, library accounts and online resources will not be available due to technical network maintenance. We thank you in advance for your patience.
Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.
- Turner Park: Wednesday, September 2, Noon-1 pm Closure
- Red Hill: Friday, September 18, Delayed Opening of 10 am
- Central Library: Tuesday, September 29, Delayed Opening of 10 am
Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.
Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September:
Mon, Sept 7: Library Closed - All Stops Cancelled
Tues, Sept 8:
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Strathcona Cancelled
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McMaster Cancelled
Thurs, Sept 10:
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Rockton moved to Saturday
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Millgrove moved to Saturday
Sat, Sept 12:
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Stoney Creek Cancelled
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Riverdale Cancelled
After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Repair Café - Volunteer Fixers
Program Overview
Repair Cafés promote sustainability, foster community spirit, encourage lifelong learning, skill building and intergenerational connections. Repair Café “fixers” share a variety of skills to help community members fix common household items. HPL is looking for keen restorers, menders, and handy people to volunteer at upcoming Repair Cafes. Repair categories include small appliances, electronics, sewing, jewelry, bicycles and more.
Time Commitment
• 2-3 hours per session
• Quarterly sessions
Qualifications
• An interest and ability to fix something (please tell us what you repair)
• Possess manual dexterity and ability to handle, lift, and move objects and use tools
• Attention to detail
• Creative, inquisitive mindset
• Patient demeanour when teaching others
• Able to interact with others in a positive, and professional manner
Responsibilities
• Communicate with the customer to decide what the problem is, and how to fix it
• Bring tools you like to work with for your repairs
• Repair objects and demonstrate the process
• Interact with customers in a friendly manner
Volunteer Benefits
• Satisfaction of helping someone acquire new skills
• Challenge and reward of repairing a broken item
• Contributing to community development and sustainability
Volunteer Application
Contact:
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The Volunteer Coordinator at (905) 546-3200 x1045 or email volunteer@hpl.ca







