West Harbour Branch – Main Library Space Unavailable - Wednesday, September 16

Wednesday, September 16

The West Harbour Branch main library space will be in use for an event all day.

Stacks and holds will remain available; however, the main library area will not be available for seating.

Thank you for your understanding.

 

Published:
Monday, September 14, 2026 - 6:00pm
Preview the New HPL.ca

We're excited to share a preview of the new HPL.ca before its official launch on September 15.

Explore the new site, discover updated navigation and get familiar with the improved online experience designed to make it easier to find Library services, programs, collections and information.

If you encounter an issue or have feedback, please let us know through our Contact Us page.

Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 3:00pm
Delayed Openings and Closures

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

  • 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 for September

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September: 

Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for updates on service modifications.

Thursday, September 17       

  • Mohawk Gardens - Cancelled 
  • Meadowlands - Cancelled 

Friday, September 18             

  • Winona - Cancelled 
  • Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am
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The Telling Tales Festival

Telling Tales 2026

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18th Annual Telling Tales Festival
Saturday, October 3 , and Sunday, October 4, 2026
9:45 am - 5 pm
Admission: Free
Royal Botanical Gardens, Hendrie Park, Burlington, Ontario  

Get ready for two unforgettable days of stories, creativity, and family fun at the 18th Annual Telling Tales Festival! 

Meet Canada’s top children’s authors, illustrators, storytellers, and musicians, and enjoy 70+ presentations across five vibrant festival tents.

Don’t miss the featured headliners, Barbara Reid on Saturday and Danny Ramadan on Sunday, appearing on the Main Stage from 12:15 pm to 1 pm. Explore the gardens, create, dance, laugh, and discover something new around every corner.

On Saturday, October 3, all Telling Tales presentations on the Main Stage and Read Together, Early Reader, Preteen, and Young Adult Tents will include ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation.
Join Team HPL for interactive STEAM fun, button making, bubbles and more. Storytimes will be offered both days at 10:50 am, 1:10 pm, and 2:25 pm. We look forward to seeing you.

Register now to be part of this FREE celebration of books and imagination for all ages.