Photocopying and Scanning is not working at Westdale Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
Photocopying and Scanning Unavailable at Westdale Branch
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Published:
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 - 3:30pm
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
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Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Service - Holiday Schedule
Bookmobile is off the road from December 25-27, December 31, and January 1st. Visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for our Holiday Schedule.
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Monday, December 22, 2025 - 9:00am
Central Library, Fourth Floor Closure: Friday, January 2
Due to the setup for the Noon Hour Concert, the Fourth Floor at Central Library will be closed on Friday, January 2. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 have spaces to work and study.
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Published:
Friday, December 19, 2025 - 5:00pm
December 24, Christmas Eve - Early Closure
All HPL Branches close early on Wednesday, December 24 at 1pm. All locations are also closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, and Boxing Day, Friday, December 26. Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for our Holiday Schedule.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
December 31, New Year's Eve - Early Closure
All HPL Branches close early on Wednesday, December 31 at 1pm. All locations are also closed on New Year's Day, Thursday, January 1st. Regular service hours resume on Friday, January 2. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed for Christmas
All branches close on Thursday, December 25, for Christmas. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed Sunday December 28
All branches close on Sunday, December 28, 2025. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed for New Years Day
All branches close on Thursday January 1 for New Years Day. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed for Boxing Day
All branches close on Friday, December 26, 2025 for Boxing Day . This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
Study Halls - Holiday Break
Branch Study Halls are paused Friday, December 19, 2025 through Monday, January 5, 2026. Central Library Study Hall hours resume Spring 2026.
www.hpl.ca/study-halls
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:15am
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
Summer Reading Club 2025
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.
Dive into a world of stories with interactive programs that spark imagination through reading, writing and storytelling for all ages.
Challenge your mind and have a blast with exciting games, hands-on activities and the latest in cool tech and gadgets.
Get up close with amazing animal visitors, be dazzled by magical performances or explore science in action with thrilling experiments.
Relax with feel-good family films, groove to live music from local kids' performers or explore rhythm and sound with fun, hands-on instruments.
Express your creativity with arts and crafts, experiment in our Makerspace, and explore the wonders of science, math and the stars.
Boost your reading confidence with help from a friendly Reading Buddy. Kids ages 6–12 can enjoy reading support through games and playful learning.
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.
