The accessible washroom at Barton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
The Kenilworth Branch has reopened today, Monday, October 27. Please note that there is limited parking, and noise disruptions may occur this week as the final touches are made to the renovations. Thank you for your understanding.
The 4th Floor is closed on Thursday, October 30 from 4-8pm for a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available with study and work spaces.
The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.
Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am
You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
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.
Discover at Home for Kids
Click any of the links below to try a new activity. Fun for all ages. Share photos of your creations with us.
Science
- Bees and Butterflies
- Bird's Nest
- Compost Creation
- Constellations
- Dancing Rainbows
- DIY Dinosaur - Dino Egg
- Exploding Volcano
- Food Garden
- Insect Exploration
- Life Cycles of the Season
- Patio Play Science
- Patio Play Wind
- Rain Science
- Three Pigs Challenge
- Weather Experiments
Reading, Writing, and Learning
- Alphabet Scavenger Hunt
- Book Explorers: When We Are Kind
- Data Collection
- Learn Something New
- Letter Writing
- Orange Shirt Day
- Poetry Party
Arts and Crafts
- Celebrate Pride
- Comics and Secret Identities
- Create Your Own Comic Book
- HPL Bookmobile Paper Craft
- Kindness Cards
- Patio Play
- Puppets from Home
- Pressed Flowers
- Rainbow Collage
- Spring Blossoms
Fun and Games
- Amazing Mazes
- Canada Bingo
- Design Your Own Board Game
- Fall Fair
- Family Dance Party
- Nature Scavenger Hunt
- Rhythm







