The accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
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
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
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 until October 27. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale and Barton branches.
Teen Tech Tutors

Tutor Qualifications
- 14-18 years of age
- Tech savvy and comfortable with computers
- Good communication skills
- Be reliable, patient and trustworthy
- Able to commit to the dates and times listed below
- Experienced or interested in working with older adults/seniors
Responsibilities
- Attend training sessions
- Provide assistance to adults learning new computer skills
- Provide positive feedback and encouragement
- All volunteers ages eighteen (18) and over must provide a recent Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
Volunteer Benefits
- Earn volunteer hours
- Gain tutoring experience
- Enjoy the benefit of helping someone learn a new skill
Time Commitment
- Approximately 1.5 hours once or twice per month
Volunteer Application
For more information, email volunteer@hpl.ca