Bookmobile Service Modifications

Please note the following service changes.

Saturdays
Riverdale (150 Violet Drive): 11:15 am-12:15 pm (previously stopped on Tuesdays at 11 am-12 pm)
Discovery Centre (Pier 8, Seasonal): 2:30-4 pm (new time)

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
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Published:
Friday, January 9, 2026 - 10:00am
Terryberry Branch - Elevator Out of Order

The Branch is open today, Friday, January 9. Our elevator by the parking lot entrance is out of order. 

To use our second elevator, enter through the Mohawk Road entrance (which features a ramp) and use the elevator located in the middle of the building. The estimated time of disruption is unknown. Thank you for your understanding.

 

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Affected Branch: Terryberry Branch
Published:
Friday, January 9, 2026 - 12:00am
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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Affected Branch: Waterdown Branch
Published:
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
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 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

Summer Reading Club 2025

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Don’t Miss Out. Summer Reading Club Ends September 2!

A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways awaits with this year’s travel-themed Summer Reading Club.

Register in person or online, pick up a tracker at any HPL branch and start reading! Complete fun activities and earn stickers and prizes.

 


Scout Adventuring in space

READING ADVENTURES

Dive into a world of stories with interactive programs that spark imagination through reading, writing and storytelling for all ages.


Bowling pins in space

FUN AND GAMES

Challenge your mind and have a blast with exciting games, hands-on activities and the latest in cool tech and gadgets.


Scout Floating through space

SPECIAL GUESTS AND EVENTS

Get up close with amazing animal visitors, be dazzled by magical performances or explore science in action with thrilling experiments.


Movies and Popcorn

MOVIES AND MUSIC

Relax with feel-good family films, groove to live music from local kids' performers or explore rhythm and sound with fun, hands-on instruments.


Painting a planet

ART, SCIENCE AND TECH

Express your creativity with arts and crafts, experiment in our Makerspace, and explore the wonders of science, math and the stars.

 


Reading Buddies

READING BUDDIES

Boost your reading confidence with help from a friendly Reading Buddy. Kids ages 6–12 can enjoy reading support through games and playful learning.

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TEEN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
 

Get creative and take charge! Whether it’s designing your own zine, competing in trivia challenges, learning digital skills or hanging out in a space that’s just for teens. 

Unleash your creativity and enter the 31st Power of the Pen writing competition for a chance to win in poetry or short story categories.

 

Events and Programs

View our What’s Happening Guide for a complete list of programs by age group.