Bookmobile Schedule Modifications

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September: 

Mon, Sept 7: Library Closed - All Stops Cancelled 

Tues, Sept 8:                    

  • Strathcona Cancelled

  • McMaster Cancelled

Thurs, Sept 10:                 

  • Rockton moved to Saturday 

  • Millgrove moved to Saturday

Sat, Sept 12:                 

  • Stoney Creek Cancelled

  • Riverdale Cancelled

Published:
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am
Construction at Concession Branch

Due to construction at the Concession Branch hours are changing temporarily, beginning Fri Aug 7 to mid-September.
Mon-Thu 5-7pm
Fri Closed
Sat 9am-5pm

Members can change their Holds pickup location in their library accounts or can contact Staff.  Or Holds can be paused until after the branch returns to regular open hours.

Some programs will be moved to the Sherwood Branch, 467 Upper Ottawa St. Please check hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program changes.

Published:
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - 1:15pm
Kenilworth Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

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

Published:
Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 5:45pm
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

June is Indigenous History Month

Indigenous History Month 2026

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.  

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Cut and Create: A Collage Workshop - In-Branch Program 
Monday June 15 
5:30-7:30pm 
Red Hill Branch 
Create original artwork in this 90-minute collage workshop led by Anishinaabe artist, Albany Sutherland.  

Noon Hour Concert - Keith Silver: Guitar, Voice  
Friday June 19  
12:00pm - 1:00pm  
Central Library   
Keith Silver takes the stage in Central Library's Living Room. From the Six Nations of the Grand River territory, Keith Silver's music is rich and soulful. 

Cookbook Club - The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen by Sean Sherman 
Thursday June 25 
3:00-4:00pm 
Red Hill Branch 
Level up your cooking and baking skills. Choose a recipe, prepare it at home and share your experience with fellow home chefs. 

Waterdown Tween Book Club - Air Heist by Cheryl Isbister 
Monday June 29 
6:30pm-7:30pm 
Waterdown Branch  
Chat about this month’s title, Air Heist by Cheryl Isbister, and meet friends.  

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Celebrate the heritage, culture and contributions of Indigenous Peoples through HPL's catalogue.

Indigenous Book List

More Resources from the Government of Canada   
National Indigenous History Month    
Indigenous Arts, Culture and Heritage   
Indigenous Peoples and Communities   

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