Barton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

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

Published:
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 - 9:15am
Printing Updates

Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies. 

Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Lynden Branch - Extended Access Today

Due to limited Staffing, Lynden Branch will be open today from 1-6pm with Extended Access services only. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

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Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 12:00pm
Bookmobile Service - Holiday Schedule

Bookmobile is off the road from December 25-27, December 31, and January 1st. Visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for our Holiday Schedule.

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 9:00am
Central Library, Fourth Floor Closure: Friday, January 2

Due to the setup for the Noon Hour Concert, the Fourth Floor at Central Library will be closed on Friday, January 2. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 have spaces to work and study.

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Friday, December 19, 2025 - 5:00pm
All Branches Closed for Boxing Day

All branches close on Friday, December 26, 2025 for Boxing Day . This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
December 24, Christmas Eve - Early Closure

All HPL Branches close early on Wednesday, December 24 at 1pm. All locations are also closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, and Boxing Day, Friday, December 26. Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for our Holiday Schedule.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
December 31, New Year's Eve - Early Closure

All HPL Branches close early on Wednesday, December 31 at 1pm. All locations are also closed on New Year's Day, Thursday, January 1st. Regular service hours resume on Friday, January 2. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed for Christmas

All branches close on Thursday, December 25, for Christmas. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed Sunday December 28

All branches close on Sunday, December 28, 2025. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed for New Years Day

All branches close on Thursday January 1 for New Years Day. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
Study Halls - Holiday Break

Branch Study Halls are paused Friday, December 19, 2025 through Monday, January 5, 2026. Central Library Study Hall hours resume Spring 2026. 

www.hpl.ca/study-halls

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:15am
Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items. 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing

Decew Falls Hydro - 9 June 1956

Decewsville - 14 March 1953

Delhi - 4 December 1954, 12 October 1963

Diefenbaker, John George - 6 December 1958, 13 December 1958, 20 December 1958

Dogsnest - 4 March 1961

Doon - 24 October 1953, 10 November 1962

Dorchester - 6 April 1957

Dorset - 30 May 1959

Drumbo - 25 May 1957

Drumquim - 25 August 1962

Dublin - 18 April 1959

Duff’s Corners - 5 April 1952

Duluth, Minn. USA - 27 June 1953, 4 July 1953

Dundalk - 8 November 1958

Dundas - 31 March 1951, 19 January 1963

Dunnville - 7 April 1951, 4 November 1961

Durham - 30 June 1961

Eden - 11 November 1961

Eden Mills - 18 August 1956

Edinburgh, Scotland - 26 July 1958

Effingham - 18 June 1955

Eldorado - 13 August 1960

Elfrida - 12 January 1952, 24 October 1964

Elmira - 14 December 1957, 29 February 1964

Elora - 22 November 1952, 29 September 1962

Embro - 18 July 1959

England - 26 December 1959

Eramosa - 8 February 1958

Erie - 3 April 1954

Erin - 30 March 1957

Erindale - 16 January 1960

Eskimos - 18 December 1954

Eugenia - 11 May 1957

Eugenia Lake - 22 April 1961

Fenelon Falls - 26 August 1961, 21 August 1965

Fenwick - 5 February 1955, 6 January 1962

Fergus - 15 November 1952, 12 January 1963

Fisher’s Corners - 8 March 1952

Fisherville - 22 February 1964

Flesherton - 2 May 1959

Fonthill - 16 August 1952, 9 December 1961

Fort Erie - 24 November 1956, 19 March 1960, 18 January 1964

Freelton - 16 December 1950, 3 December 1960

Freeman - 16 February 1952

Fruitland - 24 November 1951, 1 December 1951

Fulton - 20 February 1965