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
Radzyk, Andrew
- Died 1907
Rieszo, Antonio
- Born circa 1875, Died 1908
Rosenberg, Abraham
- Born circa 1878, Died 1944
Rosenblatt, Mary
- Born circa 1915, Died 1952
Rose, Lorne
- Born circa 1922, Died 1956
Robertson, Thomas
- Born circa 1910, Died 1971
Ryan, Gail
- Born circa 1953, Died 1973
Read, William Arnold
- Born circa 1925, Died 1975
Rodriguez, Maurice William
- Born circa 1936, Died 1975
Rallo Family
- Died 1976
Richard, Roy
- Born circa 1922, Died 1982
Rutledge, William Alexander
- Born circa 1908, Died 1984
Roddick, Brent Sheldon
- Born circa 1959, Died 1985
Rollo, Deborah Ann (Thacker)
- Born circa 1957, Died 1986
Rollo, Jason
- Born circa 1979, Died 1986
Roy, Stephen Joseph
- Born circa 1964, Died 1987
Rang, Roun
- Born circa 1956, Died 1990
Romero, Jonathan Alexander
- Born circa 1985, Died 2003
Rozendal, Arthur
- Born circa 1962, Died 2005
Rajher, Kathy
- Born circa 1940, Died 2006
Rollo, Scott
- Born circa 1949, Died 2009
Rowe, Marley
- Born circa 1991, Died 2014
