The Seasonal Affective Disorder therapy lamp on the 2nd floor at Central Library is out of order. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. For more locations, please visit Light Therapy Lamps | HPL.
Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be 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. Thank you for your patience during this time.
Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Wednesday, March 26
Rockton 10:30-11:30am - Cancelled
Meadowlands 3:30-4pm - Cancelled
Bennetto 5-5:30pm (instead of 4-5:30pm)
Tuesday, March 31
Court at Rushdale - Reminder bi-weekly stop changed to 10:30-11am
Wednesday, April 1
Swansea 10:00-10:30am - CANCELLED
Helen Detwiler 11:00am-12:00pm - CANCELLED
Warplane Museum 3:00-4:00pm - CANCELLED
Friday, April 3 - Library Closed
All stops CANCELLED
Starting Monday, March 16, adults 18+ are required to show their Library card to access Central Library. This is a temporary measure to ensure safety for all. Thank you for your patience in advance.
A Children's area activity table, including the children's computers at Concession Branch are unavailable due to a facility issue. We aim to fix them as soon as possible.
HPL's original phone number is back in service. Please call 905-546-3200. The 289-779-7588 number, created due to the 2024 cybersecurity incident, is also working.
From March 23 until April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations, reopening April 13. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026.
Valley Park Branch will remain open during the renovations for your library needs.
As of Monday, March 2, Concession Branch's Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Seating may be limited at times. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
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.
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Links to Learning
Tap in to these online educational activities for all ages, at home. You do not need a library card to access the links below, but you're welcome to register for a library card to access other resources.
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TVO Mathify
1:1 Live tutoring
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TVO Mpower
Games based on the Ontario curriculum
Access TVO Mpower
Star Elementary:
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Play & Learn
Expert reviewed activities for ages 2-6
Access Play and Learn -
Khan Academy Kids
An educational app focused on core subjects, for learners ages 2-7.
Access Khan Academy Kids
Graduation Cap Secondary:
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TeenBookCloud
Graphic novels, classic literature, National Geographic videos, educator resources and audiobooks.
Access TeenBookCloud -
TVO Mathify
1:1 Live tutoring
Access TVO Mathify -
TVO Mpower
Games based on the Ontario curriculum
Access TVO Mpower -
#ForYou: A Game About Algorithms
#ForYou is a card-based pattern-matching game that helps youth aged 13 to 18 understand the role that algorithms play in their online and offline lives, and the value of their personal information to companies that use those algorithms. The game is designed to be delivered either in school or in community spaces such as homework or coding clubs.
Access #ForYou: A Game About Algorithms
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Classroom Materials from Veterans Canada
Resources, lesson plans, and activities for the classroom from Veteran Affairs Canada.
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Events and Activities for Treaties Recognition Week
Check out these virtual events to help students and residents of Ontario learn more about treaty rights and relationships and create a greater understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.







