HPL's WiFi, Catalogue and online resources will undergo network maintenance on Wednesday, November 12 from 5-8am. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Network Maintenance - Wednesday, November 12
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 8:00am
Ancaster Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
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Published:
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - 5:00pm
Parkdale Branch Network Unavailable
There is an ongoing Wifi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at Parkdale Branch on Nov 5th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
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Published:
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - 9:15am
Red Hill Branch Network Unavailable
There is an ongoing Wifi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at Red Hill Branch on Nov 5th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
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Published:
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - 9:15am
Red Book Will Be Unavailable
The Red Book may still be unavailable as we continue with the upgrade maintenance. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - 9:15am
Concession Branch and Sherwood Branch Network Unavailable
Wi-Fi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at Concession Branch and Sherwood Branch on Nov 6th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
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Published:
Monday, November 3, 2025 - 12:15pm
Waterdown Branch Network Unavailable
Wifi disruption due to Wi-Fi Upgrades at Waterdown Branch on Nov 4th. We aim to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
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Published:
Monday, November 3, 2025 - 9:45am
Kenilworth Branch Reopening
The Kenilworth Branch has reopened today, Monday, October 27. Please note that there is limited parking, and noise disruptions may occur this week as the final touches are made to the renovations. Thank you for your understanding.
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Published:
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings
The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.
Friday, November 7
Terryberry Branch, 10am
Monday, November 10
Concession Branch, 10am
Thursday, November 13
Binbrook Branch, 10am
Friday, November 14
Valley Park Branch, 10am
Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm
Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am
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
Discover at Home for Kids
Click any of the links below to try a new activity. Fun for all ages. Share photos of your creations with us.
Science
- Bees and Butterflies
- Bird's Nest
- Compost Creation
- Constellations
- Dancing Rainbows
- DIY Dinosaur - Dino Egg
- Exploding Volcano
- Food Garden
- Insect Exploration
- Life Cycles of the Season
- Patio Play Science
- Patio Play Wind
- Rain Science
- Three Pigs Challenge
- Weather Experiments
Reading, Writing, and Learning
- Alphabet Scavenger Hunt
- Book Explorers: When We Are Kind
- Data Collection
- Learn Something New
- Letter Writing
- Orange Shirt Day
- Poetry Party
Arts and Crafts
- Celebrate Pride
- Comics and Secret Identities
- Create Your Own Comic Book
- HPL Bookmobile Paper Craft
- Kindness Cards
- Patio Play
- Puppets from Home
- Pressed Flowers
- Rainbow Collage
- Spring Blossoms
Fun and Games
- Amazing Mazes
- Canada Bingo
- Design Your Own Board Game
- Fall Fair
- Family Dance Party
- Nature Scavenger Hunt
- Rhythm
Educational Resources:
