Preview the New HPL.ca

We're excited to share a preview of the new HPL.ca before its official launch on September 15.

Explore the new site, discover updated navigation and get familiar with the improved online experience designed to make it easier to find Library services, programs, collections and information.

If you encounter an issue or have feedback, please let us know through our Contact Us page.

Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 3:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Parking Lot Not Available

Due to a fence replacement, the parking lot will be unavailable from September 7-9. Nearby street parking is available, as is an HSR route. Thank you for your patience. 

Published:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 - 2:00pm
Concession Branch - Construction Updates

Due to a glass door installation for the new Makerspace area, Concession Branch will close at 1 pm on Thursday, September 3. It is expected to reopen to its regular hours with limited services on Friday, September 4. Stay tuned for continual updates.

www.hpl.ca/concession

Published:
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 8:00am
Labour Day - All HPL Branches Closed

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, September 6 and Labour Day, Monday, September 7. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, September 8. 

Published:
Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:45pm
Barton Branch - Construction in Area

Please note that Milton Avenue at Barton Street is under construction. Access to the parking lot is limited. Nearby street parking is available and an HSR route out front. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Monday, August 31, 2026 - 2:30pm
Print on the Go Currently Unavailable

The Print on the Go service is not working at all Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

Published:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Delayed Openings and Closures

Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.

  • Turner Park: Wednesday, September 2, Noon-1 pm Closure
  • Red Hill: Friday, September 18, Delayed Opening of 10 am
  • Central Library: Tuesday, September 29, Delayed Opening of 10 am

Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.

Published:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Schedule Modifications for September

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September: 

Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for updates on service modifications.

Tuesday, September 8                  

  • Strathcona - Cancelled 
  • McMaster - Cancelled 

Thursday, September 10              

  • Rockton and Millgrove visits moved to Saturdays (Starting September 12) 

Saturday, September 12               

  • Stoney Creek - Cancelled 
  • Riverdale - Cancelled 

Thursday, September 17       

  • Mohawk Gardens - Cancelled 
  • Meadowlands - Cancelled 

Friday, September 18             

  • Winona - Cancelled 
  • Queen Victoria - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, August 24, 2026 - 9:30am
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break

After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls

Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm

Murder Victims

A (14) B (36) C (30) D (41) E (4) F (16) G (21) H (31) I (3) J (14) K (19) L (23) M (55) N (4) O (6) P (27) R (22) S (36) T (19) U (3) V (8) W (22) Y (5) Z (3)


Mills, Nelson
  • Born 1819, Died 1876
Melini, Gaetano
  • Born circa 1899, Died 1914
MacLeod, Norman "Scotty"
  • Born circa 1884, Died 1952
Miskovic, Ljubomir
  • Born circa 1912, Died 1956
Michael, Apostolas
  • Born circa 1885, Died 1959
Moffat, Gary Wayne
  • Born circa 1942, Died 1967
McMurrich, J. Cameron
  • Born circa 1935, Died 1968
McArthur, Edward
  • Born circa 1955, Died 1970
McArthur, Eula Maud
  • Born circa 1927, Died 1970
MacDonald, Gail
  • Born circa 1953, Died 1970
Marincic, Mirko
  • Born circa 1915, Died 1972
McPhee, Steven
  • Born circa 1934, Died 1972
MacMillan, Ronald Blake
  • Died 1973
Moran, John
  • Born circa 1932, Died 1974
MacNeil, Raymond
  • Born circa 1948, Died 1976
McKay, Allan Joseph
  • Born circa 1940, Died 1977
Monahan, Giselle Christine
  • Born circa 1961, Died 1977
McGuire, Walter Mickey
  • Born circa 1931, Died 1981
MacDonald, Earle
  • Born circa 1928, Died 1983
Morrison, Gordon Milton
  • Born circa 1923, Died 1984
Murray, Pearl Elizabeth
  • Born circa 1954, Died 1984
MacLean, Nadine Kelly
  • Born circa 1962, Died 1986
Mackenzie, Charles
  • Born circa 1926, Died 1987
MacNeil, Ronald
  • Born circa 1948, Died 1987
Majcher, Patricia
  • Born circa 1967, Died 1988
Martin, Kenneth Joseph
  • Born circa 1960, Died 1988
Mino, Scott James
  • Born circa 1966, Died 1988
Muir, Jane
  • Born circa 1947, Died 1988
Morrow, John Alexander
  • Born circa 1938, Died 1989
McAvoy, Mark
  • Born circa 1967, Died 1991
Mahaffy, Leslie
  • Born 1976, Died 1991
Moyer, Kathrine
  • Born circa 1960, Died 1991
Myong-Mo, Yoon
  • Born circa 1923, Died 1993
Manko, Richard
  • Born circa 1947, Died 1994
McKnight, Janet
  • Born circa 1944, Died 1994
Morgan, Daniel
  • Born circa 1953, Died 1994
Malott, Orville James
  • Died 1995
McLeod, John
  • Born circa 1954, Died 1995
Matesic, Steven
  • Died 1995
Middleton, Arthur Roy
  • Born circa 1968, Died 2000
MacInnis, Tamara Helen
  • Born circa 1969, Died 2001
McLean, Jackie
  • Born circa 1966, Died 2001
McDonald, Ryan M.
  • Born circa 1976, Died 2002
Malabre, Adonis
  • Born circa 1979, Died 2002
Mingo, Desmon
  • Born circa 1982, Died 2002
McAllister, Glen Edward
  • Born circa 1973, Died 2003
Milner, Ryan John
  • Born circa 1984, Died 2006
Mason, William (Billy)
  • Born circa 1979, Died 2006
Miles, Xavier
  • Born circa 1982, Died 2007
Miller, Christopher
  • Born circa 1986, Died 2008
Musgrave, Brandon
  • Born circa 1992, Died 2010
Melo, Joseph
  • Born circa 1964, Died 2010
McCann, Shawn
  • Born circa 1985, Died 2012
Malone, James (Louie)
  • Born circa 1964, Died 2013
McDougall, Rodney
  • Born circa 1929, Died 1979

 

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