Central Library Makerspace - White Vinyl Unavailable

The Makerspace at Central Library is currently out of White Vinyl Paper for prints.

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Saturday, December 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Extended Access at Freelton Branch is Active

Extended Access at Freelton Branch is now active for the day and accessible for members using their library credentials.

Published:
Saturday, December 27, 2025 - 8:30am
Barton Branch Closure - January 7

Due to maintenance, the Barton Branch will be closed on Wednesday, January, 7. Please visit Central Library or Kenilworth Branch for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

Published:
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - 11:45am
Photocopying and Scanning Unavailable at Westdale Branch

Photocopying and Scanning is not working at Westdale Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

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Published:
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 - 3:30pm
Printing Updates

Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies. 

Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Service - Holiday Schedule

Bookmobile is off the road from December 25-27, December 31, and January 1st. Visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for our Holiday Schedule.

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 9:00am
Central Library, Fourth Floor Closure: Friday, January 2

Due to the setup for the Noon Hour Concert, the Fourth Floor at Central Library will be closed on Friday, January 2. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 have spaces to work and study.

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Friday, December 19, 2025 - 5:00pm
All Branches Closed for Christmas

All branches close on Thursday, December 25, for Christmas. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed Sunday December 28

All branches close on Sunday, December 28, 2025. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed for New Years Day

All branches close on Thursday January 1 for New Years Day. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed for Boxing Day

All branches close on Friday, December 26, 2025 for Boxing Day . This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
December 24, Christmas Eve - Early Closure

All HPL Branches close early on Wednesday, December 24 at 1pm. Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for our Holiday Schedule.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
December 31, New Year's Eve - Early Closure

All HPL Branches close early on Wednesday, December 31 at 1pm. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 15, 2025 - 11:00am
Study Halls - Holiday Break

Branch Study Halls are paused Friday, December 19, 2025 through Monday, January 5, 2026. Central Library Study Hall hours resume Spring 2026. 

www.hpl.ca/study-halls

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:15am
Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items. 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Makerspace Appointment Request Form

To reserve Makerspace studios and equipment you must have:

  • A completed Makerspace Waiver and follow the Makerspace Guidelines.
  • A Hamilton Public Library card in good standing.
  • Valid photo ID (e.g. Ontario ID, Driver's License, Student ID, etc.)
  • Be age 14 and older. (Users under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)

*This form is intended for the reservations for Makerspace studios and equipment.

Notes:

  • Reservations can be made up to seven days in advance. For same-day bookings please call or visit the branch.
  • Members are limited to one session per day and up to three sessions per week.
  • Makerspaces close 30 minutes before the library.
  • Anyone using Sound Studio, Game Room and Photo/Video Studio (Green Room) is required to show their Hamilton Public Library card and/or another piece of ID to Makerspace Staff before entering the room.
  • 3D printing bookings are for preparing the 3D file for printing and your print may be added into our queue. For more information, see our 3D Printing page.
Note: Cassette digitization is only available at the Central Library Makerspace.
Reservation Time *
Empty 'End date' values will use the 'Start date' values.
E.g., 12/27/2025
E.g., 10:00pm
E.g., 12/27/2025
E.g., 10:00pm
The barcode used for the reservation must be the same as the library card used during Makerspace use.