The Makerspace is a self-serve creative space where you can bring your 3D printing, crafting, gaming, or other interests to life using a wide range of tools and technology.

Ready to Get Started?

1. Get a Library Card and View Our Guidelines
Register for a library card and view our Makerspace guidelines.

Sign our waiver.

2. Explore Our Equipment
Check out the tools and technology available.

View the Equipment List.

3. Reserve Your Time
Book your time in the Makerspace.

Be sure to bring your files.

Questions?

If you need help, we’re here to support your journey.

Call 905-546-3200 or email askus@hpl.ca.

Equipment

Makerspace Locations

Central Library

55 York Boulevard
Hamilton , Ontario L8N 4E4

Concession Branch

565 Concession Street
Hamilton, Ontario L8V 1A8

Dundas Branch

18 Ogilvie Street
Dundas, Ontario L9H 2S2

Terryberry Branch

100 Mohawk Road West
Hamilton, Ontario L9C 1W1

Turner Park Branch

352 Rymal Road East
Hamilton, Ontario L9B 1C2

Valley Park Branch

970 Paramount Drive
Stoney Creek, Ontario L8J 1L8

Waterdown Branch

163 Dundas Street East
Waterdown, Ontario L9H 7H7

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Makerspaces

  • Remove the SD card from the camera and insert it into the computer's SD card reader. Open your computer's file explorer (Windows File Explorer or Mac Finder). Plug your personal USB flash drive into another available USB port on the computer. Copy and Paste: Select the photos/videos you want to keep, right-click and select Copy, then navigate to your USB drive folder, right-click, and select Paste. Or simply drag the highlighted files.

  • In some automatic modes, the flash only pops up if the camera detects low light. In the Creative Zone (P, Tv, Av, M), you must manually press the flash button (lightning bolt icon) near the shutter.

  • Common causes include the lens not being properly attached, the autofocus (AF) system failing to lock onto a subject, or a full/unrecognized memory card.

  • Align the white square (for EF-S lenses) or the red dot (for EF lenses) on the lens with the corresponding mark on the camera body, then rotate until it clicks.

  • Both cameras use SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards.