All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, September 6 and Labour Day, Monday, September 7. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, September 8.
Labour Day - All HPL Branches Closed
Published:
Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:45pm
Barton Branch - Construction in Area
Please note that Milton Avenue at Barton Street is under construction. Access to the parking lot is limited. Nearby street parking is available and an HSR route out front. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:30pm
Print on the Go Currently Unavailable
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
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 for September
Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September:
Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for updates on service modifications.
Tuesday, September 8
- Strathcona - Cancelled
- McMaster - Cancelled
Thursday, September 10
- Rockton and Millgrove visits moved to Saturdays (Starting September 12)
Saturday, September 12
- Stoney Creek - Cancelled
- Riverdale - Cancelled
Thursday, September 17
- Mohawk Gardens - Cancelled
- Meadowlands - Cancelled
Friday, September 18
- Winona - Cancelled
- Queen Victoria - 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
HPL App
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.
Personalized Dashboard: Overdue Items, Ready for Pickup, Due Soon.
Top Navigation Bar: System Messages, Shopping Cart, Digital Library Card, Account Settings.
Bottom Navigation Bar: My Borrowing, Search, My Shelves and Locations.
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:
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Express DVDs –7 days
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Magazines –7 days (adult and children's, non-renewable)
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Park Passes –7 days
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Book Club Kits –42 days
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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.
