Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

Published:
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 2:30pm
Central Library - Jackson Square Entrance

On Wednesday, February 18, the Jackson Square Entrance's sliding doors are scheduled for repairs. Please use York Boulevard as an alternate entrance. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Friday, February 13, 2026 - 12:00pm
Concession Branch - Upcoming Renovations

Starting the week of February 9, renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Computer availability may be limited, and the Living Room space is closed. Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch - Upcoming Renovations

Renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Starting the week of February 23, the 2nd Floor will be closed. The Children's collection will be temporarily available on the 1st Floor. Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Central Library - Living Room Renovation Preparation

Starting Tuesday, February 10, the First Floor Living Room will be unavailable due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-3. 

Please note the Noon Hour Concert on Friday, February 13, will be held at Terryberry Branch instead. 

Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification

Please note the following Bookmobile visit updates.

Tuesday, February 17
McMaster University (3:30-4:30pm) - Cancelled

Thursday, February 19
Rockton (10:30am-11:30am) - Cancelled
Bennetto 5-5:30pm (instead of 4-5:30pm)

Wednesday, February 25
Swansea 10:00-10:30am - Cancelled
Helen Detwiler 11:00am-12:00pm - Cancelled
Warplane Museum 3:00-4:00pm - Cancelled

Friday, February 27
Winona 11:00am-12:00pm - Cancelled
Maplewood 2:30-4:00pm - Cancelled

Published:
Monday, February 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

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

Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Central Library - Sunday Hours Paused

Effective Sunday, February 1, Sunday service hours at Central Library will be paused. 

Sunday Hours will continue at Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches from 1-5pm.

www.hpl.ca/hours 

Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am

Makerspace And Technology Events

In-Branch Program

Bring your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.

In-Branch Program

Bring your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.

In-Branch Program

Learn how to use HPL's public computers.

In-Branch Program

Learn to use the LK150 Knitting Machine.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
Choose from an assortment of tech devices and traditional crafting materials. Ages 8 to 12.

In-Branch Program

An introduction to the internet, featuring methods of connecting and navigating web browsers.

In-Branch Program

Learn to use the LK150 Knitting Machine.

In-Branch Program

Bring your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.

In-Branch Program

Learn about 3D design.
Choose from an assortment of tech devices and traditional crafting materials. Ages 8 to 12.
Learn how to create embroidery designs with Hatch Embroidery Digitizer.
An introduction to the basics of a computer including using the mouse and keyboard.

In-Branch Program

Bring your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.

In-Branch Program

Bring your phone, tablet or laptop computer and your technology questions to this drop-in program.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
Bring your tech questions and get one-on-one help.
Learn how to create custom designs, print and cut them out using a vinyl printer.