Printing Unavailable at Ancaster Branch

Printing is not working at Ancaster Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

Published:
Thursday, April 30, 2026 - 5:30pm
Sherwood Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

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

Published:
Thursday, April 30, 2026 - 3:45pm
Central Library: Non-Partner Survey

Starting Monday, April 27 until May 4, non-partner community organizations are encouraged to participate in a short survey. HPL would like to learn how the Library Card Access Pilot Project and the toxic drug crisis in general affect non-partner organizations. Please note that the survey is not anonymous. Start now at www.hpl.ca/non-partner-survey.

Published:
Monday, April 27, 2026 - 9:30am
Software Maintenance - Victoria Day, Monday, May 18

Due to software maintenance, HPL library's catalogue, online services and library accounts will not be available between 9am and 7pm on Monday, May 18. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Friday, April 24, 2026 - 9:00am
Central Library - Fire Drill, Tuesday, May 5, 11am

Due to Staff training, Central Library will close from 11am to Noon on Tuesday, May 5. You may visit Locke and Barton Branches as the next nearest locations for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Concession Branch - Renovations Underway

Renovations are expected to be completed by May 7. Construction repairs and noise may impact your next visit. Thank you for your understanding.

Published:
Monday, April 13, 2026 - 1:15pm
Mount Hope Branch - Delayed Opening, Monday, May 4

Due to Staff training, Mount Hope Branch will have a delayed opening of 2 pm on Monday, May 4. You may visit Turner Park Branch as the next nearest location for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Friday, March 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor

Renovations are currently underway for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area. Programs are still being offered as scheduled and there is a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Construction is expected to be completed by late Spring. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Sherwood Branch: Renovations

As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm

Tax Return Checklist

Tax Return Checklist

  • Valid government-issued photo ID  

  • A copy of a completed 2025 tax return and your 2025 Notice of Assessment (if available)

  • Your Social Insurance Number  

  • Spouse or partner’s Social Insurance Number  

  • List of dependents and birth dates (day, month and year)  

  • Social Insurance Number of each dependent (if available)  

  • Details of spouse’s income and dependent’s income  

  • Date of marriage or separation  

  • Details of alimony and maintenance payments received or paid  

  • If you are a new immigrant, date of arrival in Canada  

  • If a first-time home buyer, date of home purchase  

  • If you sold a principal residence and have no capital gain because you are eligible for the full exemption, the following information on the sale is required: the year of acquisition, the sale price or amount you received for the property and the description/address of the property.  

Receipts of income checklist:  

  • Salary and wages T4  

  • Statement of Pension, Retirement, Annuity and Other Income T4A (Scholarships, fellowships, bursaries, RESP – educational payments   

  • Old Age Security T4A (OAS)  

  • Canada Pension Plan benefits T4A(P)  

  • Employment Insurance benefits T4E  

  • Registered Income Fund income T4RIF  

  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan income T4RSP  

  • Interest and Dividend payments T5  

  • Statement of interest trust T3  

  • Worker’s Compensation/Social Assistance Payments T5007  

  • Universal Child Care Benefit Statement RC62  

  • Working Income Tax Benefit Advance Payments Statement RC210  

  • All foreign income receipts/statements  

  • US Social Security Statement (including the year client(s) started collecting)  

  • Spousal support revenue    

Receipts of expenses checklist:     

  • Property taxes and/or details of total rent paid during the year and all addresses of places of residence during the year and name(s) of property owner  

  • Childcare expenses (plus caregiver’s Social Insurance Number) including Form T778  

  • Medical expenses  

  • Charitable and political donations  

  • Public transit passes and receipts and electronic payment cards (Seniors only)  

  • Union or professional dues  

  • Tuition fees/education amount (T2202/T2202A)  

  • Student loan interest  

  • RRSP contributions  

  • If this is the first year of a disability credit claim, or if the previous one had expired, a copy of the disability certificate Form T2201  

  • For a person who is either a senior (65 or older) or eligible to claim the disability credit or a family member living with them, include receipts for permanent home modifications that improve accessibility or help the person be more functional, mobile, reduce risk of harm or to gain access to the home  

  • Sale of your residence that served as your personal residence - cost and selling price, summary of closing and legal expenses  

  • Work at home expenses - if you worked remotely for at least 50 per cent of the time for four consecutive weeks, please total the number of days you did this, excluding holidays and sick days.  

  • Spousal support payments  

  • If you received any other slips and you are not certain about it, please bring in with you so we may review.