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.
Bookmobile Stop Cancelled
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
Carlisle Branch
Open Hours:
Sun: Closed
Mon: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Tue: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-10:00 am
Self-Serve: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Wed: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Thu: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-10:00 am
Self-Serve: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Fri: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Self-Serve: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Sat: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Mon: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Tue: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-10:00 am
Self-Serve: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Wed: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Thu: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-10:00 am
Self-Serve: 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Fri: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Self-Serve: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Sat: 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Self-Serve: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
*Pre-registration required to access the Branch during self-serve extended access hours. Staff are available remotely during these hours.
Note: Public computers shut down 15 minutes and Makerspaces close 30 minutes before the branch closes.
Address:
AskHPL:
Bus Routes:
Carlisle Branch is not accessible by HSR bus.
Branch Manager:
Carly Bedford (cbedford@hpl.ca)
Branch Features:
Book Return
Free Parking
Black and White and Colour Copying
Scan to USB and Email
Accessible Features:
Accessible Parking
Accessible Washroom
Accessible Ramp
Family Change Room
The Carlisle Branch first opened in 1971 and moved to 1496 Centre Rd. in 1989. The new branch at 277 Carlisle Rd. opened in June 2022. The branch offers materials for children, teens and adults, as well as programming for children and adults.
The Carlisle Branch also offers Self-Serve Extended Access. Pre-registration required to access the Branch during self-serve hours. Staff are available remotely during these hours.
The Carlisle Branch is located at 277 Carlisle Rd, Carlisle ON L0R 1H2
Closest major intersection
Carlisle and Centre Roads
