The women's washroom at Ancaster Branch will be unavailable on April 15 while undergoing maintenance.
Ancaster Branch Women's Washroom Out of Order - April 15
Published:
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 5:00pm
Parkdale Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The washroom at Parkdale Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 4:30pm
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.
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
Waddell, George
Wade, J.
Wager, Robert
Wainwright, Robert J.
Wakeham, Joseph H.
Wakelin, Joseph
Waldrum, Dan
Walker, Frank
Walker, Frederick
Walker, J.
Walker, William James
Waller, James Henry
Waller, John Charles
Walter, Archie
Walters, Archie
Walton, Walter F.
Warner, J.
Warren, B.H.
Warren, Robert
Warry, C.V.
Wartman, Alvin
Warwick, Alfred
Warwick, Wm. H.
Washington, Hubert Howells
Waters, Harry
Waters, James
Watham, Alfred
Watson, Alex. Scott
Watson, Alfred
Watson, Basil
Watson, N.D.
Watson, Thomas Edward
Watt, Edward Melvin
Watt, George
Watt, R.S.
Watt, Robert
Wattam, Richard
Weatherill, C.G.P.
Weatherspoon, A.
Weatherston, James
Weaver, Cecil R.
Webb, Wm.
Webber, Walker B.
Weber, George Roy
Webster, Ernest Fala
Webster, Harold S.
Weir, Arthur Graham
Weir, John
Welch, F.C.
Welland, Jos. F.
Wells, Albert E.
Wells, H.
Wells, Herbert C.
Wellwood, W.J.
Welsh, Bert
Westhorp, Arthur
Wheatley, John
White Ed. W.
White, Alexander D.
White, Henry Arthur
White, John
White, Joseph
White, M.B.
Whitfield, Fred.
Whittle, Herbert
Wickens, Leonard
Wignall, John William
Wilcox, W.H.
Wild, John M.
Wild, Samuel
Wild, Wm. John
Wilkins, Leonard
Wilkins, R.W.
Wilkinson, Geo.
Wilkinson, James
Wilkinson, Wm.
Will, Claud
Willey, Alfred
William, Herbert Wm.
Williams, Maurice
Williams, Roger D.
Willis, Thomas
Wilson, Alex.
Wilson, Andrew
Wilson, Chas.
Wilson, James Ernest
Wilson, Lewis
Wilson, Richard J.
Wilson, Robert Bawden
Wilson, Robert Budford
Wilson, William
Wilson, Wm. James
Windsor, Harry Ernest
Wish, James G.
Witt, F.
Woelke, Reginald
Wood, Arthur
Wood, Charles
Wood, Ernest
Wood, William
Woodcroft, Leo L.
Woods, George
Woods, Sidney O.
Woodsworth, Alex
Woolacott, Edwards
Wooley, Clifford
Wooley, Clifford T.
WooWootton, Alfred
Worseley, George
Wotherspoon, Matthew
Wragg, Fred
Wrennick, E.J.
Wretham, Alfred
Wright, A.R.
Wright, Arthur
Wright, Edwin
Wright, J.T.
Wright, J.V.
Wright, Mashack
Wright, W.R.
Wylie, James Archibald
Wyllie, Francis
