Barton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Barton Branch is currently out of order. We are working to restore access. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Lamination Service unavailable at Red Hill Branch
Lamination service is currently unavailable at the Red Hill Branch. We are working quickly to resolve this issue. Thank you for your patience.
Central Library - Newcomer Learning Centre, Temporary Closure
From Wednesday, November 13 to Friday, November 15, the Newcomer Learning Centre will be closed due to off-site Staff training. The Centre will reopen on Monday, November 18.
Kenilworth Branch - Roof Repairs
From November 11 to 29, the parking lot may not be available at certain times of the day due to repair maintenance. There may also be some noise disruptions in the branch. Thank you for your understanding.
Mount Hope - Delayed Opening
Due to Staff training, the Mount Hope Branch will have a delayed opening of 2 pm on Wednesday, November 20. Please visit the Turner Park Branch as the next nearest location for your library needs.
Delayed Opening - Ancaster Branch
Due to Staff training, the Ancaster Branch will have a delayed opening of 10 am on Wednesday, November 20. Please visit the Dundas or Terryberry Branch as the next nearest locations for your library needs.
Ending support for OverDrive's desktop apps and website MP3 downloads
On November 13, 2024, the MP3 audiobook format will be retired from HPL's OverDrive website and support for OverDrive's desktop apps for Windows and Mac (which only work with MP3 audiobooks) will not be available.
After this change, you can listen to audiobooks using the following options:
- In Libby (available for Android, iOS, or Amazon Fire devices or at libbyapp.com in a web browser)
- On HPL's OverDrive website using the Listen now in browser option
- In the OverDrive app (only available in select countries)
June is Indigenous History Month
Indigenous History Month at HPL
June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Learn and celebrate with HPL’s collections, programs and events.
Events
Amplifying Indigenous Voices with David A. Robertson
Wednesday June 5
Central Library
6:30-7:30pm
Attend a reading and conversation with author David A. Robertson, whose books When We Were Alone and On the Trapline won the Governor General's Literary Award in 2017 and 2021 respectively.
In Conversation with Jeffrey Luscombe
Thursday June 27
Central
6:30-7:30pm
Attend a live reading and conversation with author Jeffrey Luscombe, who discusses his new book, To Refrain From Embracing.
Children's Puppet Theatre
Friday June 28
Red Hill
2:00-3:00pm
A retelling of the story of how the turtle carries our world on her back and how the tiny muskrat succeeds in giving us the greatest gift of all: a place to call home, Turtle Island. Presented by Rabbit and Bear Paws.
National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21
Friday June 21
Central Library
12:00-1:00pm
James N. Wilson performs in Central Library’s Hamilton Room to bring the community together in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Browse our Collection
HPL’s catalogue features Indigenous reads for Adults, Kids, Teens and Early Years, as well as Staff Picks.
More Resources from the Government of Canada
National Indigenous History Month
Indigenous Arts, Culture and Heritage
Indigenous Peoples and Communities
