Ancaster Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

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Published:
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 3:00pm
Central Library - 4th Floor Closure

Due to an all-day special event, the 4th Floor is closed on Saturday, October 25, from 8 am to 5 pm. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available for study and workspaces. www.hpl.ca/central

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 11:00am
Delayed Branch Openings 

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

Monday, October 20 
Ancaster Branch, 10 am 

Tuesday, October 21 
Central Library, 10 am 
Sherwood Branch, 10 am 

Thursday, October 23
Locke Branch, 10am

Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am

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
Interlibrary Loan Service on Pause

Interlibrary Loan (ILLO) service will be temporarily paused starting Friday, September 26, due to continued negotiations between CUPW and Canada Post. We apologize for the inconvenience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, September 26, 2025 - 1:00pm
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
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 27)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the branch is temporarily closed until October 27. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale and Barton branches.

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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

Early Literacy Events

It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.

In-Branch Program

Stay for social and play time.

In-Branch Program

Explore and create with themed stations.

In-Branch Program

Explore and create with themed stations.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.

In-Branch Program

Explore and create with our various food-themed stations and activities.
Fun with musical instruments and songs.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.

In-Branch Program

Celebrate the season with pumpkin stories, songs and more.

In-Branch Program

After storytime, stay for social and play time.
CANCELED

In-Branch Program

Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.

In-Branch Program

After storytime, stay for social and play time.
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Suitable for children from birth to age 24 months.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.
CANCELED

In-Branch Program

Bring the whole family to story time and get ready to read.