The sliding door at Terryberry Branch is not working properly. Please use accessible ramp entrance.
Terryberry Branch Entrance Out of Order
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Published:
Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 12:00pm
Online Resources and Guest WiFi Access - October 12 -13
Due to network maintenance, online resources and Guest Wi-Fi will not be available from 6 am Sunday, October 12 to 7 am Monday, October 13. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:30pm
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
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
Branch Closures - Thanksgiving
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 and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, October 6, 2025 - 2:00pm
All Branches Closed for October 12
All branches close on Sunday, October 12, 2025 for Thanksgiving. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, October 6, 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 20)
Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 20. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am
Summer Reading Club 2025
Don’t Miss Out. Summer Reading Club Ends September 2!
A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways awaits with this year’s travel-themed Summer Reading Club.
Register in person or online, pick up a tracker at any HPL branch and start reading! Complete fun activities and earn stickers and prizes.
Dive into a world of stories with interactive programs that spark imagination through reading, writing and storytelling for all ages.
Challenge your mind and have a blast with exciting games, hands-on activities and the latest in cool tech and gadgets.
Get up close with amazing animal visitors, be dazzled by magical performances or explore science in action with thrilling experiments.
Relax with feel-good family films, groove to live music from local kids' performers or explore rhythm and sound with fun, hands-on instruments.
Express your creativity with arts and crafts, experiment in our Makerspace, and explore the wonders of science, math and the stars.
Boost your reading confidence with help from a friendly Reading Buddy. Kids ages 6–12 can enjoy reading support through games and playful learning.
Get creative and take charge! Whether it’s designing your own zine, competing in trivia challenges, learning digital skills or hanging out in a space that’s just for teens.
Unleash your creativity and enter the 31st Power of the Pen writing competition for a chance to win in poetry or short story categories.
Events and Programs
View our What’s Happening Guide for a complete list of programs by age group.
