The accessible washroom at Barton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Barton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
Published:
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - 3:45pm
Concession Branch - Closed, September 9
Due to ongoing construction, Concession Branch will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9. It will be reopen on Thursday, September 10.
Published:
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - 3:00pm
Preview the New HPL.ca
We're excited to share a preview of the new HPL.ca before its official launch on September 15.
Explore the new site, discover updated navigation and get familiar with the improved online experience designed to make it easier to find Library services, programs, collections and information.
If you encounter an issue or have feedback, please let us know through our Contact Us page.
Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 3:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Parking Lot Not Available
Due to a fence replacement, the parking lot will be unavailable from September 7-9. Nearby street parking is available, as is an HSR route. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Concession Branch - Construction Updates
Due to a glass door installation for the new Makerspace area, Concession Branch will close at 1 pm on Thursday, September 3. It is expected to reopen to its regular hours with limited services on Friday, September 4. Stay tuned for continual updates.
www.hpl.ca/concession
Published:
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 8:00am
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
Delayed Openings and Closures
Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.
- 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
Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing
Aberfoyle - 27 December 1952, 11 April, 1964
Abingdon - 19 January 1952
Actinolite - 1 October 1960
Acton - 19 May 1956, 20 May 1961
Alberton - 29 September 1951, 16 February 1963
Aldershot - 22 September 1951
Algonquin Park - 19 November 1955
Algonquin Park Highland Inn - 11 May 1956
Allanburg - 2 June 1956
Allanburg - 2 May 1964
Alma - 30 November 1957
Ancaster - 3 February 1951
Ancaster-Dundas Road - 8 December 1952
Ancaster Township - 10 October 1959
Appleby - 6 October 1951
Arizona, USA - 3 December 1955, 10 December 1955
Arthur - 25 January 1958
Ash - 11 October 1952
Atikokan – Steep Rock Mines - 6 November 1954
Attercliffe - 17 January 1953, 16 March 1963
Aylmer - 26 September 1964
Ayr - 15 August 1953, 7 September 1963
