All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, September 6 and Labour Day, Monday, September 7. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, September 8.
Please note that Milton Avenue at Barton Street is under construction. Access to the parking lot is limited. Nearby street parking is available and an HSR route out front. Thank you for your patience.
The Print on the Go service is not working at all Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
Starting Thursday, August 27, the Branch has reopened to its regular hours with limited services for a few weeks while construction is paused. The interior construction of a new Makerspace will resume in mid-September. Stay tuned for more updates.
Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.
- Turner Park: Wednesday, September 2, Noon-1 pm Closure
- Red Hill: Friday, September 18, Delayed Opening of 10 am
- Central Library: Tuesday, September 29, Delayed Opening of 10 am
Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.
Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September:
Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for updates on service modifications.
Tuesday, September 8
- Strathcona - Cancelled
- McMaster - Cancelled
Thursday, September 10
- Rockton and Millgrove visits moved to Saturdays (Starting September 12)
Saturday, September 12
- Stoney Creek - Cancelled
- Riverdale - Cancelled
Thursday, September 17
- Mohawk Gardens - Cancelled
- Meadowlands - Cancelled
Friday, September 18
- Winona - Cancelled
- Queen Victoria - Cancelled
After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Teen Tech Tutors
Volunteers with this program help older adults with computers/tablets in a classroom setting. The program runs over a series of dates at different branches.Tutor Qualifications
- 14-18 years of age
- Tech savvy and comfortable with computers
- Good communication skills
- Be reliable, patient and trustworthy
- Able to commit to the dates and times listed below
- Experienced or interested in working with older adults/seniors
Responsibilities
- Attend training sessions
- Provide assistance to adults learning new computer skills
- Provide positive feedback and encouragement
- All volunteers ages eighteen (18) and over must provide a recent Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
Volunteer Benefits
- Earn volunteer hours
- Gain tutoring experience
- Enjoy the benefit of helping someone learn a new skill
Time Commitment
- Central - Thursdays 3:30-4:30pm
- Dundas Branch - Wednesdays 5:30-7pm
- Red Hill Branch - Thursdays 3:30-4:30pm
- Saltfleet Branch - Wednesdays 3-4pm (every second week)
- Stoney Creek Branch - Wednesdays 3-4pm (every second week)
- Turner Park Branch - Tuesdays 6-7pm
- Waterdown - Thursdays 3:30-4:30pm
Volunteer Application
For more information, email volunteer@hpl.ca







