From Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 31, the Ancaster Branch will be temporarily closed due to a roof and HVAC replacement. During this time, service hours will be available at the Morgan Firestone Arena, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The last day to pick up your Holds is Thursday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.
All branches closed on Friday, April 18, 2025 for Good Friday. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All branches closed on Sunday, April 20, 2025 for Easter Sunday. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All branches closed on Monday, April 21, 2025 for Easter Monday. This includes branches with Extended Access.
The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available, but it doesn't print. We aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions will continue until April 25. Thank you for your patience.
The first phase of renovations will begin at the Sherwood Branch from April 10 to May 2. During this time, noise disruptions may occur throughout the branch due to a basement renovation. Parking, access to the building, and collections will not be affected. Thank you for your patience. www.hpl.ca/sherwood
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Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing
Macfarlane, Dr. P.B. - 17 March 1956, 24 March 1956
Madoc - 30 July 1960
Malahide - 8 October 1955
Manitoulin - 13 September 1958, 20 September 1958
Manitoulin Island - 5 September 1953, 12 September 1953, 1 September 1962, 8 September 1962
Manitouwadgge - 11 February 1956
Marmora - 9 July 1960
Maryhill - 1 December 1962
Massey - 20 July 1957
Mattawa - 9 September 1961
Meaford - 6 July 1957, 24 January 1959
Merritton - 5 November 1955, 11 March 1961
Merton - 3 May 1952
Middleport - 14 February 1953, 26 October 1963
Midland - 27 August 1960, 1 August 1964
Millbank - 5 December 1959
Millgrove - 4 August 1951, 29 April 1961
Milton - 28 April 1951, 9 July 1955, 25 February 1961
Milton Heights - 14 July 1962
Minden - 5 September 1956, 30 May 1959
Minden-Dorset Scenic Highway - 30 May 1959
Mineral Springs - 9 May 1953
Mitchell - 28 February 1959
Mobert - 4 February 1956
Moose Factory - 20 September 1952
Moosonee - 13 September 1952
Morriston - 20 December 1952, 11 April 1964
Mount Albion - 14 July 1951
Mount Forest - 23 November 1957
Mount Healey - 2 July 1955
Mount Hope - 10 March 1951, 13 May 1961
Mount Nemo - 23 August 1952
Mount Pleasant - 23 February 1957, 29 June 1963
Munn’s Corners - 17 May 1952
Muskoka - 16 May 1953, 4 June 1955
Muskoka Winter Wonderland - 23 January 1960
Muskoka Area - 28 October 1961
Muskoka Lakes - 11 July 1964, 18 July 1964