The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available in the Local History and Archives Reading Room. This reader does not support printing. We apologize for the inconvenience and aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible.
Central Library – Digital Microfilm Machines
Published:
Monday, January 19, 2026 - 1:45pm
Online Resources - Update
The following eResources have been recently discontinued in our HPL collections: Novelist, Summa, Summa Kids, and Northstar Digital Literacy. Please visit www.hpl.ca/articles/read-watch-listen for our full listing of online resources for your next read, watch, listen and/or learn.
Published:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 11:00am
Printing Updates
Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies.
Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.
Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees
Bring back your borrowed library items within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Health and Wellness
SAD Light Therapy
Social Workers
Central Library has two social workers on site. Their office is on the 1st Floor, near the Information Desk. They connect people with health and social services and answer questions about community resources. They can also visit other HPL branches upon request.
Social Worker's Schedule:
Tuesday 1pm-3pm
Wednesday 9am-11:30am
Thursday 1:30-4:30
Friday 9am-11:30am
Need more info? Call 905.546.3200, chat at hpl.ca, or email ASKHPL@hpl.ca.
Redbook
Search for community information on HPL’s resource data base, Red Book.
Health and Wellness Programs
HPL offers many in-person and virtual health and wellness programs as well as online read, watch, listen resources at hpl.ca/health-and-wellness.
