HPL Catalogue - Maintenance Network

HPL's Catalogue will undergo maintenance network on Sunday, October 26 from 8 am to 10 am. There may be intermittent downtime during this maintenance window. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - 3:00pm
Ancaster Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

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Affected Branch: Ancaster Branch
Published:
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 3:00pm
Central Library - 4th Floor Closure

Due to an all-day special event, the 4th Floor is closed on Saturday, October 25, from 8 am to 5 pm. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available for study and workspaces. www.hpl.ca/central

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 11:00am
Delayed Branch Openings 

The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills. 

Thursday, October 23
Locke Branch, 10am

Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am

You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 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
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 27)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the branch is temporarily closed until October 27. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale and Barton branches.

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Affected Branch: Kenilworth 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 GoPrint on the go logo, phone and printer clipart.

  • 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.