All HPL Branches - Moment of Silence

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women is Saturday, December 6. HPL remembers and honours the lives of the fourteen women killed at Montréal’s École Polytechnique in 1989. All HPL branches will observe a moment of silence at 3 pm.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, December 5, 2025 - 5:30pm
Sherwood Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

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

Published:
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 5:00pm
Saltfleet Branch: Parking Lot Disruption

Due to the Saltfleet Santa Claus Parade route, Saltfleet Branch's parking lot will be unavailable from 9am-3pm on Saturday, December 6. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Published:
Monday, November 24, 2025 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification

Please note the Bookmobile will be attending the following community events.

Saturday, December 6:

  • Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade 2-4pm
  • Millgrove Visit is cancelled.
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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Published:
Friday, November 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
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., 12/06/2025
E.g., 04:00pm
E.g., 12/06/2025
E.g., 04:00pm
The barcode used for the reservation must be the same as the library card used during Makerspace use.