The washroom at Parkdale Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Parkdale Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
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 II
Mabee, Franklin Thos.
MacArtney, James Edw.
MacCallum, G.A.
MacDonald, Adam Joseph
MacDonald, Alex. Rennie
MacDonald, Chas. William
MacDonald, D.J.C.
Macdonald, John Angus
MacDonald, Wm. Arthur
MacDougall, Leo
Mace, Leonard Arthur
Maceyunas, Z.
MacFarlane, Duncan A.
MacIsaac, Alexander Donald
MacIver, Donald
MacIver, W.A.
Mack, G.E.
Mack, Michael W.
MacKay, George Ian
MacKenzie, Hugh Fraser
MacKeracher, Donald D.
Mackie, Wm. James
MacLachlan, Lauchlan John
MacLean, James D.
MacLean, William Alexander
MacLellan, John Neil
MacLennan, Colin Robinson
MacLeod, E.
MacLeod, J.T.
MacLeod, Norman K.
MacLoghlin, Edward Gregg.
MacMaster, Donald
MacPherson, Alex D.
MacRae, Jamie Duncan
Madaire, Wilfred Edward
Madden, J.H.
Maeder, Paul A.C.
Magdziasz, Joseph
Magee, Gerald
Magner, Paul L.
Magnussen, Elmer
Magrath, Douglas A.
Male, John F.
Maloney, Jos. Edw.
Maloney, W.F.P.
Mann, Victor
Manto, Harold Martin
Manton, Robert George
Mara, J.J.
Margeson, W.S.
Marlatt, Muir
Marlow, Arthur Herb. L.
Marquis, Robt. Oliver
Marr, Gordon
Marr, Lorne Andrew
Marsden, Kenneth R.
Marshall, John N.
Marston, Edward Albert
Martin, Albert Edw.
Martin, Arthur Joseph
Martin, Clifford MacKenzie
Martin, Franklyn
Martin, Geo.
Martin, Harold Stuart
Martin, Ivan Harold
Martin, J.
Martin, Lloyd
Martin, Richard Chas.
Martin, T.
Marziarz, Joseph
Mason, Chas. Richard
Massey, Robt. A.
Massicotte, A.
Matchett, Geo. Elwood
Matthews, George Frederick
Maude, Frederick
May, Geo. Alfred
McAllister, Earl Henry
McAndrew, Henry F.
McAteer, J.H.
McBride, Clarence W.
McCallum, Robt.
McCann, T.F.
McCann, William Daniel
McCarroll, Charles K.
McCarroll, Thos. Geo.
McCarthy, S.R.
McCartney, G.D.E.
McCaul, W.A.
McCay, G.G.
McChesney, Geo. Arthur
McClintock, Patrick Michael
McClughon, A.M.
McClung, Vernon F.
McComb, Roy Ernest
McComble, J.S.
McConachie, Roy Jas.
McConnell, Andrew J.
McConville, L.A.
McCormich, G.A.
McCormich, James Russell
McCourt, Hugh F.
McCowell, Leo D.
McCracken, Maxwell Joseph
McCrae, M.P.
McCrae, S.B.
McCulley, Robt.
McCulloch, Gordon S.
McCulloch, William James
McCutcheon, Hugh John
McDermott, Geo. Alfred
McDonald, Alexander Robert
McDonald, Francis Geo.
McDonald, John Swan
McDonald, Richard
McElheran, John A.
McElroy, George Joseph
McEwen, Mervin Clare
McFayden, Donald Alex.
McFie, J.
McGarrell, F.M.
McGarry, F.W.
McGee, Lawrence Edw.
McGivney, Raymond George
McGlade, J.M.
McGouey, J.P.
McGrath, Samuel James
McGregor, Arthur Robert
McGregor, James
McGregor, Malcolm Wm.
McIlwain, Donald M.
McIntee, Frederick Paul
McIntosh, John Archibald
McIntyre, Bruce
McIntyre, Donald Leslie
McIver, Bruce Gordon, D.F.C.
McIver, F.L.
McKay, Harry
McKay, Robt. J.
McKeen, Edward
McKellar, Donald A.
McKenzie, G.W.
McKeon, Wm. Allan
McKillop, Donald Neil
McKim, W.R.
McKinnon, S.A.
McLaren, J.C.
McLaren, John C.
McLaren, Nelson
McLaughlin, Thos. Chas.
McLea, John A.
McLeish, John Alex
McLena, Gordon Gillean
McLeod, Donald
McLeod, Ernest
McLeod, I.S.
McLeod, Norman
McMillan, R.S.
McMillan, Robert
McNamara, James
McParland, O.
McPhail, A.B.
McPherson, Ronald Dennis
McQueen, Donald Gord.
McQueen, Francis E.
McQueen, William Melvin, D.F.C.
McRae, William Gordon
McWade, John Robt.
Meehan, Robt. Paul
Meeks, Mike
Megson, Robert H.
Meilleur, G.
Meiners, Albert W.
Melrose, James Adam W.
Merpaw, William Leo
Merrick, George
Meyrick, William Charles
Michael, Evans Gerow
Michalski, B.
Middleton, Wm. Thos.
Millar, Robert William
Miller, Harry L.
Miller, Robert W.
Miller, Roy Clifford
Mills, Clive
Mills, W.A.
Miln, Robert Lyon
Minett, Harry
Mino, Harold
Misner, E.N.
Mitchell, Joseph
Mitchell, Rex Harris
Moe, R.M.
Moffat, William Howard
Moffitt, Eber Leslie
Mohrman, Basil F.
Molnar, Gregory
Monaco, Ernest Guiseppe
Montgomery, D.
Montgomery, George Franklin
Montgomery, Ralph Jos.
Moore, Stanley L.
Moran, Thos. Earl
Morgan, Bernard John
Morgan, James D.
Morgan, Lionel A.
Morgan, Ormand K.
Morgan, Patrick Bryan Joseph
Morgan, W.T.
Moriarity, Edw. Thomas
Morin, Jos. W.H.
Morrey, J.
Morris, Frederick Wm.
Morris, Kenneth Allen
Morris, W.L.
Morrison, R.L.
Morton, William Cuthbert
Mosley, Jim Wallace
Mowry, D.F
Moxley, James
Moyes, Lorne T.
Muise, Joseph Arthur
Mulholland, James
Mumford, Leonard K.
Munro, William George
Munroe, James Henry
Munson, David Olaf
Murphy, David
Murphy, J.F.
Murphy, R.J.
Murray, D.F.
Murray, D.M.
Murray, S.E.
Murray, Wm. Arnold
Mutch, Rod. C.
Myers, Henry Patrick
