The washrooms at Locke Branch are not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
The Bookmobile visit at Huntington Park (11am-Noon) on Friday, July 11, is cancelled. Service is expected to resume the following week. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Central Library's Fourth Floor is hosting Steel Town Love Festival on Saturday, July 12 from 11am-4pm. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available for Members to use as study and work spaces instead.
The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.
PODs (Privacy on Demand Space)
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.