Ancaster Branch Women's Washroom Out of Order - April 15

The women's  washroom at Ancaster Branch will be unavailable on April 15 while undergoing maintenance.

Published:
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 5:00pm
Printing Unavailable at Greensville Branch

Printing is not working at Greensville Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

Published:
Monday, April 13, 2026 - 6:15pm
Construction work at Concession Branch

Branch renovations at Concession Branch from April till May may impact your visit. Apologies for any inconvienence.

Published:
Monday, April 13, 2026 - 1:15pm
Central Library - Filming Nearby April 12-15

Due to filming in the area, there will be production vehicles and various pieces of film equipment located on:

East side of Bay Street between King Street West and York Blvd. 

South side King Street East between McNab and Bay Streets

Published:
Friday, April 10, 2026 - 8:30am
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

Published:
Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 2:15pm
Turner Park - Study Hall Cancellations

Due to maintenance and construction, Study Hall is cancelled on Thursdays, April 16 and 23 (8pm-Midnight). The parking lot will also not be available on Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Published:
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 2:30pm
Mount Hope Branch - Delayed Opening, Monday, May 4

Due to Staff training, Mount Hope Branch will have a delayed opening of 2 pm on Monday, May 4. You may visit Turner Park Branch as the next nearest location for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Friday, March 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Central Library: SAD Therapy Lamp Out of Order

The Seasonal Affective Disorder therapy lamp on the 2nd floor at Central Library is out of order. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. For more locations, please visit Light Therapy Lamps | HPL.

Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 10:00am
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor, March 30-April 27

Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modifications

Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Wednesday, April 15

  • Swansea 10:00-10:30 am - Cancelled
  • Helen Detwiler 11am-Noon - Cancelled
  • Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled

Thursday, April 16

  • Rockton 10:30-11:30 am - Cancelled
  • Mohawk Gardens 2:30-3 pm - Cancelled
  • Meadowlands 3:30-4 pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, April 21

  • Greencedar 5:30pm-6:30pm (instead of 4-5pm)
  • Mountview 5:30-6:30 pm - Cancelled

Friday, April 24

  • Winona 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
  • Maplewood 2:30-4 pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, April 28

  • McMaster 3:30-4:30 pm - Cancelled

Wednesday, April 29

  • Swansea 10-10:30 am - Cancelled
  • Helen Detwiler 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
  • Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Central Library - New Library Card Check-in Process

Starting Monday, March 16, adults 18+ are required to show their Library card to access Central Library. This is a temporary measure to ensure safety for all. Thank you for your patience in advance.

Published:
Friday, March 13, 2026 - 5:45pm
Valley Park Community Centre Closure

From March 23 until April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations, reopening April 13. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026. 

Valley Park Branch will remain open during the renovations for your library needs.

www.hpl.ca/valley-park

Published:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11:00am
Concession Branch: Renovations

As of Monday, March 2, Concession Branch's Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Seating may be limited at times. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch: Renovations

As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm

Roll of Honour - World War I

A (55) B (156) C (164) D (79) E (35) F (59) G (84) H (153) I (7) J (49) K (40) L (81) M (171) N (26) O (13) P (79) Q (3) R (83) S (180) T (75) U (1) V (17) W (122) Y (14) Z (2)


Cadman, Enoch
Cadman, Thomas
Cairns, Charles R.
Calderly, Edward
Caldwell, Thos.
Callon, Bruce
Cameron, C.
Cameron, C.E.
Cameron, John B.
Cameron, John Robson
Campbell, Alex.
Campbell, Daniel
Campbell, Donald
Campbell, Gordon
Campbell, Lynn
Caplan, Fred, Wm.
Carey, William Vincent
Carpenter, Leonard Albert
Carroll, Martin
Carroll, Peter James
Carroll, Wm. Henry
Carsell, A.H.
Carson, Charles
Carswell, Albert H.
Carter, John Albert
Carty, David
Cash, Fred. A.
Caskie, Archibald
Cathcart, Albert
Catton, Alfred E.
Catton, Alfred John
Cavanagh, Thomas
Cavill, Arthur H.
Chadwick, Joseph
Chalcroft, Alfred T.
Chaloner, William
Chambers, John Angus
Chambers, W.H.
Chapin, Curran
Chapman, Richard H
Chapple, Albert Edward
Charbonneau, Theo. J.
Charlton, J.T.
Charnock, Walter
Cherry, R.M.
Chesters, Thomas
Chew, James
Child, Philip J.
Childs, Alfred E.
Chivac, N.J.
Choce, John
Chrichton, Albert
Chrichton, Alfred
Christian, Arthur M.
Christiansen, O.
Christie, Leonard
Chubb, Arthur William
Church, Ernest
Church, Martin L.
Churches, David
Churchward, Thomas
Claire, Henry
Clapham, John M.
Claringbold, John
Clark, Alfred
Clark, E.V.
Clark, George
Clark, J.
Clark, Robert G.
Clark, Sidney
Clarke, Henman
Clarke, William G.
Clarkson, Charles E.
Clarkson, Elroy
Clarkson, M.A.
Clegg, R.
Clegg, Sidney
Clement, Ernest
Clements, Wireless Operator
Cliffe, E.
Cliffe, Frank
Cliffe, Jabez A.
Clifton, Wm. P.
Clutterbuck, A.H.
Coan, George
Coce, John
Cocks, Hugh John
Cohen, Meyer T.
Cole, Thomas
Coleman, John
Colling, Clarence A.
Collins, W.
Collyer, William
Conery, Robert
Conner, Robert
Coogan, John Francis
Cook, Geo. W.
Cook, John R.
Cooke, E.
Cooke, Fred
Cooke, John A.
Cooke, Wm. F.
Coomber, H.A.
Cooper, Edwin A.
Cooper, Ernest
Cooper, John
Cooper, John Harry
Cooper, John William
Coote, Robert
Copp, Fred W.
Corner, Edward
Cornish, Ernest
Cosgrove, Edward Bernard
Costie, William John
Cotton, Peter Joseph
Couillard, Arthur
Cousins, Andrew A.
Covington, Ed. W.
Cowan, George
Cowan, Morley
Coward, Albert
Cowell, Herbert
Cox, Alexander
Cox, Reginald J.
Crane, Edward J.
Crapper, Alfred Thomas
Crapper, George W.
Crawford, Daniel
Crawford, Frederick
Creillin, Neilson
Crellin, Neilson Burt
Crerar, Malcolm C.
Crewe, James
Crichton, Alfred George
Crisp, John P.
Crocker, F.
Crockett, George
Crockett, Harold George
Croft, Charles H.
Croft, John
Crompton, Frederick
Croogan, John F.
Cropper, John Wm.
Cross, Russell
Cross, W.
Cross, W.C.
Crossley Herbert
Crosthwaite, Thoas.
Crosthwaite, Thomas
Crowe, Harold
Crowley, John
Crull, Ivan
Crusoe, William
Cullen, David
Cullen, W.E.
Cullen, William
Cunliffe, Harry
Curch, Oscar
Curren, John
Curry, Joseph Franklin
Curtis, Stanley Bedford
Cutler, Harold George
Cutter, Warren
Cuzner, Lloyd