The 4th Floor will be closed from 9 am-2 pm tomorrow, Friday, February 13, for a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 2 and 3 are available for study and work. www.hpl.ca/central
Central Library - Fourth Floor Closure
Published:
Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 12:00pm
Concession Branch - Upcoming Renovations
Starting the week of February 9, renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Computer availability may be limited, and the Living Room space is closed. Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch - Upcoming Renovations
Renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Starting the week of February 23, the 2nd Floor will be closed. The Children's collection will be temporarily available on the 1st Floor. Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Family Day Closure
All HPL Branches are closed on Family Day, Monday, February 16. Bookmobile is off the Road. Extended Access and Study Hall is not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, February 17.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Central Library - Living Room Renovation Preparation
Starting Tuesday, February 10, the First Floor Living Room will be unavailable due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-3.
Please note the Noon Hour Concert on Friday, February 13, will be held at Terryberry Branch instead.
Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Please note the following Bookmobile visit updates.
Friday, February 13
Winona (11am-Noon) - Cancelled
Queen Victoria (3-4pm) - Cancelled
Family Day, Monday, February 16
Bookmobile is off the road.
Tuesday, February 17
McMaster University (3:30-4:30pm) - Cancelled
Thursday, February 19
Rockton (10:30am-11:30am) - Cancelled
Bennetto 5-5:30pm (instead of 4-5:30pm)
Published:
Monday, February 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Central Library - Sunday Hours Paused
Effective Sunday, February 1, Sunday service hours at Central Library will be paused.
Sunday Hours will continue at Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches from 1-5pm.
Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Borrowing Policy
Borrowing Overview
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|
Card Valid |
# of Items Out |
# of Holds |
Borrowing Period and Limitations |
Privileges suspended at |
Digital Resources |
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Discovery Cards |
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Youth |
0-17 |
50 |
50 |
21 days |
20 overdue |
Yes |
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Adult |
18+ |
50 |
50 |
21 days |
20 overdue
|
Yes |
|
Non-Resident Cards |
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|
Youth |
0-17 |
50 |
50 |
21 days |
20 overdue |
Yes |
|
Adult |
18+ |
50 |
50 |
21 days |
20 overdue |
Yes |
|
Inspire Cards |
||||||
|
Youth |
0-17 |
5 |
5 |
21 days |
3 overdue |
Yes |
|
Adult |
18+ |
5 |
5 |
21 days |
3 overdue |
Yes |
|
Reciprocal Cards |
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|
Youth |
0-17 |
8 |
2 |
21 days |
4 overdue |
No |
|
Adult |
18+ |
8 |
2 |
21 days |
4 overdue |
No |
|
Community Cards |
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|
200 |
99 |
90 days Manager approval required for media, no games or serials |
25 overdue |
Yes |
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*Loan periods vary when borrowing Makerspace items or technology equipment.
