HPL Telephone Main Line Roll Back

HPL's original phone number is back in service. Please call 905-546-3200. The 289-779-7588 number, created due to the 2024 cybersecurity incident, is also working.

Published:
Friday, March 6, 2026 - 9:15am
Valley Park Community Centre Closure

From March 23 until April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations, reopening April 13. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026. 

Valley Park Branch will remain open during the renovations for your library needs.

www.hpl.ca/valley-park

Published:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11:00am
Concession Branch: Renovations

As of Monday, March 2, Concession Branch's Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Seating may be limited at times. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch: Renovations

As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Central Library - Living Room Renovation Preparation

Starting Tuesday February 10, the First Floor Living Room is closed due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-4. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification

Please note the following Bookmobile visit updates.

Friday, March 6
Winona: 11am-Noon - Cancelled
Queen Victora: 3-4pm - Cancelled

Published:
Monday, February 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm

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.
  • If this is your first time using the embroidery machine, we strongly recommend attending a class or booking staff assistance through our Book an Appointment form. The embroidery software can be complex, and completing a project may take more than one session.
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., 03/07/2026
E.g., 12:45pm
E.g., 03/07/2026
E.g., 12:45pm
The barcode used for the reservation must be the same as the library card used during Makerspace use.