Valley Park Large Format Printer Out of Service

Valley Park's Large Format Printer is currently out of service. Large Format Printing is still available at the Saltfleet and Turner Park locations. 

Published:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 4:15pm
Online Resources - Update

The following eResources have been recently discontinued in our HPL collections: Novelist, Summa, Summa Kids, and Northstar Digital Literacy. Please visit www.hpl.ca/articles/read-watch-listen for our full listing of online resources for your next read, watch, listen and/or learn.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 11:00am
Waterdown Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Waterdown Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Published:
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
Barton Branch Closure - January 7

Due to maintenance, the Barton Branch will be closed on Wednesday, January, 7. Please visit Central Library or Kenilworth Branch for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

Published:
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - 11:45am
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
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

PODs (Privacy on Demand Space)

Image of HPL's two study PODs

PODs are currently available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please speak to an HPL Staff member in person to make a reservation or book one online

HPL offers single occupancy and four-person PODs to study, work or meet at Central Library’s first and second Floors.

PODs provide a sound-proof work environment with chairs, work surfaces, Wi-Fi connection and USB/power outlets.

POD Guidelines:

  • Members require a valid HPL library card to reserve either of the two PODs.
  • PODs can be booked for two (2) hour sessions, with two 30-minute extensions if available, once a day.  See HPL Staff to extend your time. 
  • PODs can be booked up to two (2) weeks in advance and will be held for 10 minutes only
  • In the PODs, only drinks and snacks are allowed, but hot meals are not permitted. Please be courteous and keep the spaces tidy.