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The Print on the Go service is not working at All Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Network Maintenance, Sunday, August 30

From 5am to 11am, HPL's catalogue, library accounts and online resources will not be available due to technical network maintenance. We thank you in advance for your patience.

Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Concession Branch - Temporarily Reopening

Starting Thursday, August 27, the Branch has reopened to its regular hours with limited services for a few weeks while construction is paused. The interior construction of a new Makerspace will resume in mid-September. Stay tuned for more updates.

Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Delayed Openings and Closures

Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.

  • Turner Park: Wednesday, September 2, Noon-1 pm Closure
  • Red Hill: Friday, September 18, Delayed Opening of 10 am
  • Central Library: Tuesday, September 29, Delayed Opening of 10 am

Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.

Published:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September: 

Mon, Sept 7: Library Closed - All Stops Cancelled 

Tues, Sept 8:                    

  • Strathcona Cancelled

  • McMaster Cancelled

Thurs, Sept 10:                 

  • Rockton moved to Saturday 

  • Millgrove moved to Saturday

Sat, Sept 12:                 

  • Stoney Creek Cancelled

  • Riverdale Cancelled

Published:
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break

After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls

Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
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HPL App

HPL App on a device opened to the home screen.

HPL’s App is a mighty tool that just got mightier. Now you can use it to check out your library materials. 

It can also tell you what’s ready for pickup, what’s new in the collections, what’s due, and what's overdue. You can also check your borrowing history, see what’s on your shelves and find our branch locations.  

GET THE APP

 

Features and Functions:

*New* Self Checkout: Tap the shopping cart in the top right corner, scan the item's barcode, then tap finish. 

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Personalized Dashboard: Overdue Items, Ready for Pickup, Due Soon.

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Top Navigation Bar: System Messages, Shopping Cart, Digital Library Card, Account Settings. 

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Bottom Navigation Bar: My Borrowing, Search, My Shelves and Locations. 

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Will the App update automatically? 

In Settings, turn on Automatic App Updates. You can also download the update in Available Updates or delete your old version of the HPL App and install the new version.   

If you have more questions, ask Staff in the branch, call 905-546-3200, email AskHPL@hpl.ca or chat with us at hpl.ca.  

Borrowing page copy update: Borrowing | HPL 

How long can I borrow material? 

The loan period for most circulating items is 21 days with following exceptions: 

  • Magazines –7 days (adult and children's, non-renewable) 

  • Park Passes –7 days 

  • Book Club Kits –42 days 

  • Home Library Serrvice members’ loan period –120 days 

When you check out materials – at a branch self-checkout machine, at a Staff information desk, or with the HPL App – you will be notified of the due date by a paper slip, via email, or on the App. You can also check MyHPL for due dates.