Bookmobile Stop Cancelled

Due to campus events, McMaster University's Bookmobile Visits for today (August 26) and Tuesday, September 2 (3:30-4:30 pm) have been cancelled. Service is expected to resume on Tuesday, September 9. Thank you for your understanding.

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
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Bookmobile Stop: 
Published:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 12:00pm
Cogeco Email Issues

Cogeco is blocking emails from donotreply@hpl.ca. The estimated time of disruption is unknown as they work through the technical issue. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 10:30am
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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Affected Branch: Carlisle Branch
Published:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 10:15am
Turner Park Branch- Facility Access

Parking lots, the main entrance and the exterior drop box are currently unavailable. Please use alternate entrances and parking as directed on-site.

Published:
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 2:30pm
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.

Published:
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Upcoming Temporary Closure

Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit Parkdale and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. Thank you for your understanding.

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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am
Public Computers - Audio Volume

Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available

The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.

Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm

Summer Reading Club 2025

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A summer of fun activities, events and giveaways awaits with this year’s travel-themed Summer Reading Club.

Register in person or online, pick up a tracker at any HPL branch and start reading! Complete fun activities and earn stickers and prizes.

 


Scout Adventuring in space

READING ADVENTURES

Dive into a world of stories with interactive programs that spark imagination through reading, writing and storytelling for all ages.


Bowling pins in space

FUN AND GAMES

Challenge your mind and have a blast with exciting games, hands-on activities and the latest in cool tech and gadgets.


Scout Floating through space

SPECIAL GUESTS AND EVENTS

Get up close with amazing animal visitors, be dazzled by magical performances or explore science in action with thrilling experiments.


Movies and Popcorn

MOVIES AND MUSIC

Relax with feel-good family films, groove to live music from local kids' performers or explore rhythm and sound with fun, hands-on instruments.


Painting a planet

ART, SCIENCE AND TECH

Express your creativity with arts and crafts, experiment in our Makerspace, and explore the wonders of science, math and the stars.

 


Reading Buddies

READING BUDDIES

Boost your reading confidence with help from a friendly Reading Buddy. Kids ages 6–12 can enjoy reading support through games and playful learning.

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TEEN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
 

Get creative and take charge! Whether it’s designing your own zine, competing in trivia challenges, learning digital skills or hanging out in a space that’s just for teens. 

Unleash your creativity and enter the 31st Power of the Pen writing competition for a chance to win in poetry or short story categories.

 

Events and Programs

View our What’s Happening Guide for a complete list of programs by age group.