Waterdown Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Waterdown Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Published:
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
Central Library Makerspace - White Vinyl Unavailable

The Makerspace at Central Library is currently out of white vinyl for printing. Members needing white vinyl can visit the Dundas or Valley Park branch Makerspaces, which are the closest locations with white vinyl currently available. 

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Published:
Saturday, December 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
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
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
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., 01/05/2026
E.g., 10:30pm
E.g., 01/05/2026
E.g., 10:30pm
The barcode used for the reservation must be the same as the library card used during Makerspace use.