Modified Bookmobile Service - September 15-18

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications. Thank you for your patience.

Monday, September 15

Mohawk College, 12-1pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, September 16

Greencedar, 4-5pm - Cancelled

Wednesday, September 17

Helen Detwiler - Changed to 11-11:30am

Thursday, September 18

Meadowlands - Changed to 3:30-4pm
Bennetto - Changed to 4:45-5:30pm

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile

Nearest Branches:

Bookmobile Stop:

Published:

Friday, September 12, 2025 - 3:00pm

Replacement and Damage Fees Resume October 1st

To avoid a replacement or lost fee, please return library materials due October 1st or later within 28 days. Replacement fees are intended to encourage Members to return items on a timely basis so everyone in the community can enjoy them.

https://www.hpl.ca/news/frequently-asked-questions

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Central Library - Fourth Floor Temporary Closure

Central Library's Fourth Floor is closed on Tuesday, September 16, from Noon to 6 pm due to a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available as study and work spaces. www.hpl.ca/central

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Affected Branch: Central Library

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Concession Branch

Locke Branch

Published:

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 10:00am

Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 10)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.

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Affected Branch: Kenilworth Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Parkdale Branch

Sherwood Branch

Published:

Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

Print, Copy and Scan

HPL now offers wireless printing, in addition to our current printing, photocopying, and scanning services at all branches. Check your account balance. Funds can be loaded online or in person, and prints can be paid in the branch by cash, debit, or credit card.

Add Funds to Your Library Card

Members can now pay library fees or add funds to their Library account online using SmartPay, HPL’s secure online payment system.

SmartPay accepts credit card payments only.
Only full balance payments can be made online.
For the best experience, use Microsoft Edge or Firefox.

Printing from a Public Computer

Letter (8.5 x 11) and legal (8.5 x 14) paper sizes are available for printing.
Colour and black and white printing is available at all branches.
For a limited time, Members can print 10 free pages in black and white per day.

Wireless Printing: Print on the Go

Wireless printing is available at all HPL branches. See the list of acceptable formats.
Print wirelessly from your device, either at the branch or from home.
First time logging in or changed your PIN? Contact Staff through ASKHPL@hpl.ca or visit your local branch.
Simply use the Print on the Go portal to upload your document.
Visit any branch (bring your card) to release your job. Please allow sufficient time before the branch close. Print jobs expire after 72 hours.
Need help? Check our Frequently Asked Questions.
For a limited time, Members can print 10 black and white prints per day or 4 colour prints per day for free. Your free daily prints appear as a dollar amount credited to your account balance. This credited amount expires daily.
You will be charged for prints above this amount.
Follow these instructions to help you upload and retrieve your print job(s).

Photocopying

Letter (8.5 x 11) and legal (8.5 x 14) paper sizes are available for photocopying.
Colour and black and white photocopying is available at all branches.
For a limited time, Members can print 10 black and white prints per day or 4 colour prints per day for free. Your free daily prints appear as a dollar amount credited to your account balance. This credited amount expires daily.
You will be charged for prints above this amount.

Scanning

Scanning is free and available at all HPL branches.
You can use the photocopiers to scan documents and send them to your USB drive or Email.
Suitable scans can be saved as PDF and JPG.

Lamination

Since March 13, 2023, self-serve lamination is available at Central Library (2nd floor), and the Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches. There is a $1.00 cost for an 8.5x11 lamination pouch. (Please note, the lamination of vaccine certificates is no longer free.)

Specialized Print Services

HPL’s Makerspaces offer 3D printing, scanning, large-format printing, label-making, etc. Book your Makerspace appointment today.

Pricing:

0.10/ page for black and white
0.25/ page for colour

Library Members receive $1.00 in free printing credit each day, which can be used for black-and-white or colour printing and photocopying. This credit resets daily and does not carry over.