Due to the Saltfleet Santa Claus Parade route, Saltfleet Branch's parking lot will be unavailable from 9am-3pm on Saturday, December 6. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Saltfleet Branch: Parking Lot Disruption
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Monday, November 24, 2025 - 9:00am
Large Format Printer Currently Unavailable
The Large Format Printer is not working at Dundas Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
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Friday, November 14, 2025 - 4:30pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
Please note the Bookmobile will be attending the following community events.
Saturday, November 29:
- Hess Village Winter Market, 10:30am-4:30pm
- Regular Saturday Visits cancelled for both dates.
Saturday, December 6:
- Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade 2-4pm
- Millgrove Visit is cancelled.
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Published:
Friday, November 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
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
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Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
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.
