Wednesday, September 16
The West Harbour Branch main library space will be in use for an event all day.
Stacks and holds will remain available; however, the main library area will not be available for seating.
Thank you for your understanding.
West Harbour Branch – Main Library Space Unavailable - Wednesday, September 16
Published:
Monday, September 14, 2026 - 6:00pm
Preview the New HPL.ca
We're excited to share a preview of the new HPL.ca before its official launch on September 15.
Explore the new site, discover updated navigation and get familiar with the improved online experience designed to make it easier to find Library services, programs, collections and information.
If you encounter an issue or have feedback, please let us know through our Contact Us page.
Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 3:00pm
Delayed Openings and Closures
Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.
- 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.
Published:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications for September
Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September:
Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for updates on service modifications.
Thursday, September 17
- Mohawk Gardens - Cancelled
- Meadowlands - Cancelled
Friday, September 18
- Winona - Cancelled
- Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am
Writer in Residence
Lisa Richter - Writer in Residence, 2026-2027
Photo by Kenzie Allen
Lisa Richter is the author of three books of poetry, including Closer to Where We Began and Nautilus and Bone, winner of the Canadian Jewish Literary Award for Poetry and the Robert Kroetsch Award for Poetry, among other honours. Her most recent book, Sublunary, is now available through the University of Alberta Press. Lisa’s poetry and essays have appeared widely in literary journals and anthologies, including Best Canadian Poetry, The Fiddlehead, The Malahat Review, CV2, and The New Quarterly. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph, and has previously taught at the University of Guelph-Humber, the Sage Hill Writing Experience, the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild, the Writers Collective of Canada, and Poetry in Voice. www.lisarichter.org
Welcome Reception
Wednesday September 23, 6:30-8pm
Central Library, Hamilton Room
Meet Lisa and learn more about the Writer-in-Residence program.
Register Now
Schedule an Appointment
Book a free 45-minute one-on-one consultation with Lisa.
Schedule an appointment
Writing Circle
This Must Be the Place
Thursday October 15, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Join Lisa for guided multi-genre writing exercises that focus on the physical and emotional worlds we inhabit.
Register Now
More about the Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer in Residence Program:
