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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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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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

Books And Writing Events

Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.
Read aloud to a furry friend to help build interest, confidence and a love for reading.

In-Branch Program

A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.

In-Branch Program

A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.

The School of Mirrors by Eva Stachniak

If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.

Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.

Days at the Morisake Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa

If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.

In-Branch Program

A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.

In-Branch Program

A dedicated, quiet space to hit the books.

In-Branch Program

A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.

In-Branch Program

A dedicated, quiet space to hit the books.
Join a fun interactive program for adults with disabilities.

Farm, Fire and Feast by Michael Smith

Level up your cooking and baking skills. Choose a recipe, prepare it at home and share your experience with fellow home chefs.

The Kitchen Without Borders by Eat Offbeat

Level up your cooking and baking skills. Choose a recipe, prepare it at home and share your experience with fellow home chefs.

Prophet Song by Paul Lynch

If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

If you are interested in reading and discussing great books, there is a book club near you.

In-Branch Program

A free early intervention literacy program for neurodiverse students in Grades 2-8.

In-Branch Program

Peer tutoring support for Mohawk College students who are also caregivers of children age 2-15.

In-Branch Program

Homework and time management help for students in grades 7-10.
Bring a one-page poem (max) to read aloud to fellow poets and receive feedback.