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.
Central Library: SAD Therapy Lamp Out of Order
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 10:00am
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor, March 30-April 27
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.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Tuesday, March 24
McMaster 3:30-4:30pm - Cancelled
Greencedar 4:30-5pm (instead of 4-5pm)
Wednesday, March 26
Rockton 10:30-11:30am - Cancelled
Meadowlands 3:30-4pm - Cancelled
Bennetto 5-5:30pm (instead of 4-5:30pm)
Published:
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Central Library - New Library Card Check-in Process
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.
Published:
Friday, March 13, 2026 - 5:45pm
Concession Branch Children's Area Reduced Service
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.
Published:
Monday, March 9, 2026 - 11:30am
HPL Telephone Main Line Roll Back
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.
Published:
Friday, March 6, 2026 - 9:15am
Valley Park Community Centre Closure
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.
Published:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11:00am
Concession Branch: Renovations
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.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
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
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Murder Victims
Celona, James
- Born circa 1889, Died 1918
Capara, Joan
- Born circa 1873, Died 1922
Cook, Nancy
- Died 1926
Crabbe, Harry
- Died 1937
Charlton, Tally Ann Cook
- Born circa 1939, Died 1969
Cannon, Frederick
- Born circa 1929, Died 1977
Cozens, Elizabeth Linda Crombie, Carson
- Born circa 1948, Died 1977
Cunningham, Robert John
- Born circa 1960, Died 1978
Costantini, Steve
- Born circa 1954, Died 1981
Cousins, Donald
- Born circa 1936, Died 1982
Cormier, Pierre Gustave Joseph
- Born circa 1958, Died 1983
Crowe, Robert Norman
- Born circa 1943, Died 1984
Cole, David
- Born circa 1953, Died 1986
Comeau, Hubert
- Born circa 1945, Died 1986
Cole, William
- Died 1987
Cote, Francine
- Born circa 1961, Died 1988
Cloutier, Monique Annette
- Born circa 1965, Died 1990
Cook, James Wesley
- Born circa 1954, Died 1990
Cote, Aline Marie
- Born circa 1955, Died 1990
Chadjiioannou, Kiveli
- Born circa 1926, Died 1991
Csengeri, Patricia Lenore
- Born circa 1966, Died 1991
Costin, Regina
- Born 1998, Died 1999
Crumb, Curtis
- Born circa 1953, died 1999
Crumb, Curtis
- Born circa 1953, died 1999
Clarke, Charlisa
- Born circa 1976, Died 2000
Churchi, Johnny
- Born circa 1988, Died 2001
Crawford, Ron
- Born circa 1960, Died 2002
Campbell, Derrick
- Born circa 1981, Died 2006
Carmichael, Ashleigh Maegan
- Born circa 1993, Died 2008
Cowell, Tania
- Born circa 1977, Died 2013
