Phishing Scheme

Please be aware of online phishing attempts impersonating Hamilton Public Library and Library Staff. HPL does not solicit paid freelance opportunities through social media or other messaging applications. HPL does not request personal or banking information through social media or require financial compensation when reviewing job applications. Please report phishing schemes to communications@hpl.ca. If you think you are a victim of fraud, please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.

Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification

Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Bookmobile Service June Modifications 

Saturday, June 13:               

  • Special Event - All Stops Cancelled

Friday, June 19:                  

  • Six Nations- Cancelled

  • Maplewood- Cancelled

Wednesday, June 24:              

  • Swansea Cancelled

  • Helen Detwiler Cancelled

  • Warplane Museum Cancelled

Saturday, June 27:                

  • Stoney Creek Arena Cancelled

  • Riverdale Cancelled

  • Discovery Centre --> 3-4pm

Tuesday, June 30:              

  • Greencedar Cancelled

  • Mountview Cancelled

Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm

Makerspace Price Guide

collage of equipment in the makerspace  with text price guide

All prices are subject to applicable taxes. 

Category

Service

Price

3D Printing

Filament

$0.10 per gram

(minimum $1)

 

Large Format Printing

(cost of ink per ml + cost of material per foot)

Ink

$1.00 per ml

Matte and Satin Paper

$4.00 per foot

Vinyl Cutting and Printing

(cost of ink per ml + cost of material per foot)

Ink

$0.75 per ml

Clear, Matte, Glossy

Central Branch- $2.50 per foot
Valley Park and Dundas- $2.00 per foot

Vinyl cutting

Vinyl

$1 per foot

Cricut

Vinyl

$1.00 per sheet

Cricut

Cardstock

$0.50 per sheet

Textiles

Embroidery

$2 per 10,000 stitches ($2 minimum)

Textiles

Backing Material

$0.50 per foot (1-foot minimum)

Textiles

Standard Sewing

$1.50 per 30 min

Textiles

Serger Sewing

$3 per 30 min

 

Lamination

Letter Size

$1 per sheet

Button Maker

Buttons

$0.50 per button

Book Binder

Binding

$2 per binding

** With the exception of the Large Format Printer, we are able to estimate how much a project will cost before it is run. 
** As per our guidelines, we will only use materials that are available in the Makerspace.