Dundas Branch Network Unavailable

Wifi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at the Dundas Branch on Nov 4th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

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Published:
Monday, November 3, 2025 - 5:15pm
Concession Branch and Sherwood Branch Network Unavailable

Wi-Fi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at Concession Branch and Sherwood Branch on Nov 6th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

Published:
Monday, November 3, 2025 - 12:15pm
Waterdown Branch Network Unavailable

Wifi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at Waterdown Branch on Nov 4th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.

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Published:
Monday, November 3, 2025 - 9:45am
Delayed Branch Openings 

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

Friday, November 7
Terryberry Branch, 10am

Monday, November 10 
Concession Branch, 10am

Thursday, November 13
Binbrook Branch, 10am

Friday, November 14
Valley Park 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
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

Summer Reading Club 2025

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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.

 


Scout Adventuring in space

READING ADVENTURES

Dive into a world of stories with interactive programs that spark imagination through reading, writing and storytelling for all ages.


Bowling pins in space

FUN AND GAMES

Challenge your mind and have a blast with exciting games, hands-on activities and the latest in cool tech and gadgets.


Scout Floating through space

SPECIAL GUESTS AND EVENTS

Get up close with amazing animal visitors, be dazzled by magical performances or explore science in action with thrilling experiments.


Movies and Popcorn

MOVIES AND MUSIC

Relax with feel-good family films, groove to live music from local kids' performers or explore rhythm and sound with fun, hands-on instruments.


Painting a planet

ART, SCIENCE AND TECH

Express your creativity with arts and crafts, experiment in our Makerspace, and explore the wonders of science, math and the stars.

 


Reading Buddies

READING BUDDIES

Boost your reading confidence with help from a friendly Reading Buddy. Kids ages 6–12 can enjoy reading support through games and playful learning.

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TEEN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
 

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.