Hoopla Outage

Due to the ongoing Amazon Web Services issue that is currently affecting internet access across the globe today, Monday, October 20, Hoopla Digital is experiencing technical issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Monday, October 20, 2025 - 1:00pm

Ancaster Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

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Affected Branch: Ancaster Branch

Nearest Branches:

Dundas Branch

Greensville Branch

Westdale Branch

Published:

Friday, October 17, 2025 - 3:00pm

Central Library - 4th Floor Closure

Due to an all-day special event, the 4th Floor is closed on Saturday, October 25, from 8 am to 5 pm. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available for study and workspaces. www.hpl.ca/central

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Affected Branch: Central Library

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

Published:

Friday, October 17, 2025 - 11:00am

Delayed Branch Openings

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

Tuesday, October 21
Central Library, 10 am
Sherwood Branch, 10 am

Thursday, October 23
Locke Branch, 10am

Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am

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

Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 27)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the branch is temporarily closed until October 27. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale and Barton branches.

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Affected Branch: Kenilworth Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Parkdale Branch

Sherwood Branch

Published:

Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

Repair Café - Volunteer Fixers

Program Overview

Repair Cafés promote sustainability, foster community spirit, encourage lifelong learning, skill building and intergenerational connections. Repair Café “fixers” share a variety of skills to help community members fix common household items. HPL is looking for keen restorers, menders, and handy people to volunteer at upcoming Repair Cafes. Repair categories include small appliances, electronics, sewing, jewelry, bicycles and more.

Time Commitment

• 2-3 hours per session

• Quarterly sessions

Qualifications

• An interest and ability to fix something (please tell us what you repair)

• Possess manual dexterity and ability to handle, lift, and move objects and use tools

• Attention to detail

• Creative, inquisitive mindset

• Patient demeanour when teaching others

• Able to interact with others in a positive, and professional manner

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the customer to decide what the problem is, and how to fix it