Study Halls at Central Library and Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park, and Waterdown branches resume on Tuesday, September 2. They will be open after-hours Mondays-Thursdays from 8 pm to Midnight. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Study Halls Return September 2
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 2:15pm
Branch Closures - Labour Day
All HPL Branches are closed Sunday, August 30, and Labour Day, Monday, September 1st. Bookmobile is off the road, and Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, September 2. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Stop Modified
Due to campus events, McMaster University's Bookmobile Visits for Tuesdays, August 26 and September 2 (3:30-4:30 pm) have been cancelled. Service is expected to resume on Tuesday, September 9. Thank you for your understanding.
Published:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 12:00pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
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Published:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 10:15am
Turner Park - Rymal Road Entrance Unavailable
Due to continued concrete work, the Rymal Road entrance will be unavailable until Friday, August 30. Access to the parking lot, accessible parking spaces, back entrance, and external drop box is available. Thank you for your patience.
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Published:
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 2:30pm
Labour Day Closure
All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, August 31, and Labour Day, Monday, September 1st. Bookmobile is off the road, and Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume Tuesday, September 2. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - 8:00am
Turner Park - Mid-Day Fire Drill, September 3
Due to a mid-day fire drill, Turner Park Branch and Les Chater Family YMCA are closed for a fire drill from noon-1 pm. Thank you for your patience.
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Published:
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 10)
Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.
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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am
Print, Copy and Scan
HPL now offers wireless printing, in addition to our current printing, photocopying, and scanning services at all branches. Check your account balance. Funds can be loaded online or in person, and prints can be paid in the branch by cash, debit, or credit card.
Add Funds to Your Library Card
Members can now pay library fees or add funds to their Library account online using SmartPay, HPL’s secure online payment system.
- SmartPay accepts credit card payments only.
- Only full balance payments can be made online.
- For the best experience, use Microsoft Edge or Firefox.
Printing from a Public Computer
- Letter (8.5 x 11) and legal (8.5 x 14) paper sizes are available for printing.
- Colour and black and white printing is available at all branches.
- For a limited time, Members can print 10 free pages in black and white per day.
Wireless Printing: Print on the Go
- Wireless printing is available at all HPL branches. See the list of acceptable formats.
- Print wirelessly from your device, either at the branch or from home.
- First time logging in or changed your PIN? Contact Staff through ASKHPL@hpl.ca or visit your local branch.
- Simply use the Print on the Go portal to upload your document.
- Visit any branch (bring your card) to release your job. Please allow sufficient time before the branch close. Print jobs expire after 72 hours.
- Need help? Check our Frequently Asked Questions.
- For a limited time, Members can print 10 black and white prints per day or 4 colour prints per day for free. Your free daily prints appear as a dollar amount credited to your account balance. This credited amount expires daily.
You will be charged for prints above this amount. - Follow these instructions to help you upload and retrieve your print job(s).
Photocopying
- Letter (8.5 x 11) and legal (8.5 x 14) paper sizes are available for photocopying.
- Colour and black and white photocopying is available at all branches.
- For a limited time, Members can print 10 black and white prints per day or 4 colour prints per day for free. Your free daily prints appear as a dollar amount credited to your account balance. This credited amount expires daily.
You will be charged for prints above this amount.
Scanning
- Scanning is free and available at all HPL branches.
- You can use the photocopiers to scan documents and send them to your USB drive or Email.
- Suitable scans can be saved as PDF and JPG.
Lamination
Since March 13, 2023, self-serve lamination is available at Central Library (2nd floor), and the Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches. There is a $1.00 cost for an 8.5x11 lamination pouch. (Please note, the lamination of vaccine certificates is no longer free.)
Specialized Print Services
HPL’s Makerspaces offer 3D printing, scanning, large-format printing, label-making, etc. Book your Makerspace appointment today.
Pricing:
0.10/ page for black and white
0.25/ page for colour
Library Members receive $1.00 in free printing credit each day, which can be used for black-and-white or colour printing and photocopying. This credit resets daily and does not carry over.
