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Friday, September 12, 2025 - 1:30pm
Replacement and Damage Fees Resume October 1st
To avoid a replacement or lost fee, please return library materials due October 1st or later within 28 days. Replacement fees are intended to encourage Members to return items on a timely basis so everyone in the community can enjoy them.
From Thursday, September 11, until 5 am on Monday, September 15, road closures for SuperCrawl will be in effect in and around James Street North from King to Wilson/York to Cannon to Barton Street. Additional closures will take place on King William, Rebecca, Vine, Mulberry, Colbourne and Murray Streets. If you are planning to visit Central Library over the next few days, we suggest taking HSR for a convenient route to downtown Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/central
Central Library's Fourth Floor is closed on Tuesday, September 16, from Noon to 6 pm due to a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available as study and work spaces. www.hpl.ca/central
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 10)
Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.
The 4th Floor of Central Library is abuzz with the sound of 3D printers creating face shields, face shield frames and ear savers to protect frontline workers batting COVID-19.
The printers come from the City of Hamilton, Hamilton Public Library, Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board and Innovation Factory. Further assistance comes from shop3D.
If you’d like to help with this collaborated effort, here are some answers to commonly asked questions.
Q. I have a 3D printer. How can I help?
A. Download the STL files below and start printing your own parts.
A. The recommended material is PLA. This has been tested and is the most sanitary.
Q. What are the suggest 3D print settings?
A. Here's the list:
Units are in mm
100% infill
No supports, rafts or brim necessary
0.3 mm layer height (for faster printing)
100 mm/sec or higher print speed
No need to wait for the part to cool before removing. Hold it in the desired shape for a few seconds after
Q. Do I need to supply the elastics and visor sheets?
A. No. The team at Hamilton Public Library, in conjunction with the City of Hamilton, are sourcing these parts.
Q. Where do I send or drop off the items?
A. Please consolidate shipments/drop-offs if you plan to produce multiple items. Completed components can also be dropped off with Security at the Central Library (address below). Please mail printed face shield component to: Hamilton Public Library Central Library Attn: 3D PPE Parts Team 55 York Blvd. Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4
Q. Where should I send materials to donate?
A. If you have plastic materials contact shop3D at sales@shop3D.ca, or call 905-501-8558. Shop3D is doing the laser cutting. If you have filament you can contribute, send it to Central Library, 55 York St., Hamilton.
Q. Who can I contact if I need more information or have questions?
A. For more information about this project and links to the 3D files, please reach out on covidstop.ca
Q. How can I help raise awareness or share my contribution?
Q. Are there other groups doing similar in our community that I can help support?
A. Yes. The organizations listed below are also supporting community partners and accepting printed parts, volunteers or other support. Please check with each organization, as there are different designs and needs, depending on the respective group.
3D PPE GTHA
(If you are supporting 3D Printing or similar related non-profit initiatives and want to be included on this list please contact us and we will be happy to include you.)
Note: Recipient organizations should sterilize all PPE before distributing.