The washrooms at Barton Branch are out of order. We aim to get them fixed quickly.
Due to network maintenance, online resources are not available on Sunday, October 12, from 6 am to 5 pm. Thank you for your patience.
On Wednesday, October 8, the Helen Detwiler (320 Brigade Drive) visit has been changed to 11-11:30 am this week. Thank you for your understanding.
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
You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
All HPL Branches are closed on Thanksgiving Monday, October 13. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall services are not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, October 14. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca.
All branches close on Sunday, October 12, 2025 for Thanksgiving. This includes branches with Extended Access.
Due to the ongoing Mohawk College Support Staff strike, the Bookmobile visit on Monday, October 6, is cancelled. You may select Terryberry Branch as an alternative location to pick up your Holds. On Wednesday, October 8, the Helen Detwiler visit is changed to 11-11:30 am this week.
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.
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.
Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 14. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
Print, Copy and Scan
HPL now offers wireless printing, in addition to our current printing, photocopying, and scanning services at all branches. Check your account balance. Funds can be loaded online or in person, and prints can be paid in the branch by cash, debit, or credit card.
Add Funds to Your Library Card
Members can now pay library fees or add funds to their Library account online using SmartPay, HPL’s secure online payment system.
- SmartPay accepts credit card payments only.
- Only full balance payments can be made online.
- For the best experience, use Microsoft Edge or Firefox.
Printing from a Public Computer
- Letter (8.5 x 11) and legal (8.5 x 14) paper sizes are available for printing.
- Colour and black and white printing is available at all branches.
- For a limited time, Members can print 10 free pages in black and white per day.
Wireless Printing: Print on the Go
- Wireless printing is available at all HPL branches. See the list of acceptable formats.
- Print wirelessly from your device, either at the branch or from home.
- First time logging in or changed your PIN? Contact Staff through ASKHPL@hpl.ca or visit your local branch.
- Simply use the Print on the Go portal to upload your document.
- Visit any branch (bring your card) to release your job. Please allow sufficient time before the branch close. Print jobs expire after 72 hours.
- Need help? Check our Frequently Asked Questions.
- For a limited time, Members can print 10 black and white prints per day or 4 colour prints per day for free. Your free daily prints appear as a dollar amount credited to your account balance. This credited amount expires daily.
You will be charged for prints above this amount. - Follow these instructions to help you upload and retrieve your print job(s).
Photocopying
- Letter (8.5 x 11) and legal (8.5 x 14) paper sizes are available for photocopying.
- Colour and black and white photocopying is available at all branches.
- For a limited time, Members can print 10 black and white prints per day or 4 colour prints per day for free. Your free daily prints appear as a dollar amount credited to your account balance. This credited amount expires daily.
You will be charged for prints above this amount.
Scanning
- Scanning is free and available at all HPL branches.
- You can use the photocopiers to scan documents and send them to your USB drive or Email.
- Suitable scans can be saved as PDF and JPG.
Lamination
Since March 13, 2023, self-serve lamination is available at Central Library (2nd floor), and the Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches. There is a $1.00 cost for an 8.5x11 lamination pouch. (Please note, the lamination of vaccine certificates is no longer free.)
Specialized Print Services
HPL’s Makerspaces offer 3D printing, scanning, large-format printing, label-making, etc. Book your Makerspace appointment today.
Pricing:
0.10/ page for black and white
0.25/ page for colour
Library Members receive $1.00 in free printing credit each day, which can be used for black-and-white or colour printing and photocopying. This credit resets daily and does not carry over.