Internet outage at Westdale Branch

The internet at Westdale Branch is not working. Public PC's, Wi-Fi and all printing, self check and other digital services are unavailable at this time. We aim to have it fixed quickly.

Published:
Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 1:30pm
Bookmobile Service Modification

The Bookmobile visit to the Helen Detwiler location on Wed Jul 29 is cancelled.

Published:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 9:00am
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update

As of July 1, Partner Library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via OverDrive. More to Borrow partner libraries offer Lucky Express (Skip the Line) titles to their cardholders only. This helps manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in-demand titles with a seven-day loan and no wait time. 

Partner Library Members can borrow titles from the main collection. 
hpl.ca/more-to-borrow

Published:
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:00am
What's Happening Guide Changes

The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.

Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library

Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours

Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
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

Makerspace Price Guide

collage of equipment in the makerspace  with text price guide

All prices are subject to applicable taxes. 

Category

Service

Price

3D Printing

Filament

$0.10 per gram

(minimum $1)

 

Large Format Printing

(cost of ink per ml + cost of material per foot)

Ink

$1.00 per ml

Matte and Satin Paper

$4.00 per foot

Vinyl Cutting and Printing

(cost of ink per ml + cost of material per foot)

Ink

$0.75 per ml

Clear, Matte, Glossy

Central Branch- $2.50 per foot
Valley Park and Dundas- $2.00 per foot

Vinyl cutting

Vinyl

$1 per foot

Cricut

Vinyl

$1.00 per sheet

Cricut

Cardstock

$0.50 per sheet

Textiles

Embroidery

$2 per 10,000 stitches ($2 minimum)

Textiles

Backing Material

$0.50 per foot (1-foot minimum)

Textiles

Standard Sewing

$1.50 per 30 min

Textiles

Serger Sewing

$3 per 30 min

 

Lamination

Letter Size

$1 per sheet

Button Maker

Buttons

$0.50 per button

Book Binder

Binding

$2 per binding

** With the exception of the Large Format Printer, we are able to estimate how much a project will cost before it is run. 
** As per our guidelines, we will only use materials that are available in the Makerspace.