All branches close early on Monday, December 29 at 6:00 PM (with the exception of Freelton closing at 2PM) for holiday-adjusted hours. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All branches close early on Tuesday, December 30 at 6:00 PM (*with the exception of Carlisle, Freelton, Greensville, and Mount Hope) for holiday-adjusted hours. This includes branches with Extended Access.
*Carlisle- 10am - 3pm
Freelton- 9am - 2pm
Greensville- 9am - 2pm
Mount Hope- 10am - 3pm
The Makerspace at Central Library is currently out of white vinyl for printing. Members needing white vinyl can visit the Dundas or Valley Park branch Makerspaces, which are the closest locations with white vinyl currently available.
Due to maintenance, the Barton Branch will be closed on Wednesday, January, 7. Please visit Central Library or Kenilworth Branch for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
Photocopying and Scanning is not working at Westdale Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
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.
Bookmobile is off the road December 31, and January 1st. Visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for our Holiday Schedule.
Due to the setup for the Noon Hour Concert, the Fourth Floor at Central Library will be closed on Friday, January 2. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 have spaces to work and study.
All branches close on Thursday January 1 for New Years Day. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All branches close on Friday, December 26, 2025 for Boxing Day . This includes branches with Extended Access.
All HPL Branches close early on Wednesday, December 31 at 1pm. This includes branches with Extended Access.
Branch Study Halls are paused Friday, December 19, 2025 through Monday, January 5, 2026. Central Library Study Hall hours resume Spring 2026.
www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
Bookmobile Service
Bookmobile is off the road December 31, and January 1st. Visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for our Holiday Schedule.
The Bookmobile is HPL's branch on wheels. It makes stops throughout the city to ensure everyone can enjoy library materials and services.
For more information read the FAQ. If you have further questions, please call 905-546-3200, email askus@hpl.ca or chat at hpl.ca.
Bookmobile stops for the week of Monday December 29 - Sunday January 04
Monday Stops
Tuesday Stops
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150 Violet Dr11:00am to 12:00pm
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120 Strathcona Ave. N.2:30pm to 3:00pm
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1280 Main St. W.3:30pm to 4:30pm
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295 Greencedar Dr.4:00pm to 5:00pm
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59 Karen Cres.5:30pm to 6:30pm
Wednesday Stops
Thursday Stops
Friday Stops
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1679 Chiefswood Rd.10:30am to 11:30am
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1328 Barton St.11:00am to 12:00pm
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71 Maplewood Ave.2:30pm to 4:00pm
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166 Forest Avenue3:00pm to 4:00pm
Saturday Stops
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37 King St. W.10:00am to 11:00am
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375 Concession 5 W3:30pm to 4:00pm







