Bookmobile Stops Cancelled- Canada Day

All HPL Branches are closed Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1. Extended Access is not available. The following Bookmobile visits are also cancelled on July 1st:

  • Riverdale
  • Strathcona
  • McMaster
  • Greencedar
  • Mountview

Regular service hours resume Wednesday, July 2.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 11:00am
Study Halls - Summer Break Pause

Study Halls are taking a summer break after Thursday, June 26. The service will resume in early September. 

www.hpl.ca/study-halls

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, June 20, 2025 - 1:30pm
Sherwood Branch - Public Computers

The computer lab on the 1st floor is currently out of order. There are limited public computers available on the 2nd floor. Printing and photocopying are still available. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Published:
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - 11:00am
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order

The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.

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Published:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume

Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.

 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available

The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.

Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm

Accessibility Tools

Computer keyboard with accessibility symbolWould assistive technologies make your use of the library more rewarding? In addition to text enlargers at five branches, our computers are equipped with many accessibility features.

Library Accessibility Features

Do you need to know which accessibility features are available at your branch

  • Service animals and service animals in-training are welcome
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Automatic doors at entrances
  • Elevators
  • Hearing Loop 
  • Accessible Catalogue Only computers
  • Accessible Checkout stations
  • Computer workstations are wheelchair accessible
  • Headphone accessibility for all Internet workstations
  • Magnifying sheets and handheld magnifiers

Aroga Merlin Text Enlarger features brightly lit large screen with adjustable or stationary platform, custom text blocking, use of lines to assist with tracking of text, background colour change options. It is available at the following branches: Central, Red Hill and Dundas.

JAWS is a computer program that reads aloud the contents of documents and web pages and speaks standard computer functions for someone who is visually impaired. Keystrokes are used instead of the mouse. It is available on the 2nd floor of Central Library and is also available at these branch locations: Red Hill. For further information, please call 905-546-3200 ext 3434.

Accessibility Software on Computers

All public computers have a desktop accessibility folder where you can access accessibility services, settings and programs available in Windows, including:

Magnifier: Magnifier is a program that magnifies a portion of your computer screen, making it easier to read.

Narrator: Narrator is a program that reads the text on your screen out loud.

On-Screen Keyboard: On-Screen Keyboard is a program that lets you use your mouse or other devices to interact with a keyboard on the screen. 

This information is adapted from the Microsoft Windows website.