Barton Branch - Temporary Closure
As of Tuesday, March 18 at noon, the Barton Branch is temporarily closed until further notice due to roof repairs. Stay tuned for its reopening date. Please visit Central Library and Kenilworth Branch as the next nearest locations for your library needs. We apologize for the inconvenience. Stay tuned for its reopening date.
Turner Park - Roof Repairs
From March 26 until June 30, the Turner Park Branch will undergo a roof repair. There may be parking lot and noise disruptions. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Central Library - 4th Floor Temporary Closure
The Blk Owned Vendor Market is running on the 4th Floor of Central Library on Saturday, March 22, If you are looking for study spaces, use Floors 1-3. The 4th Floor Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre are open.
Concession Branch - Photocopying and Scanning Temporarily Not Available
As of Thursday, March 13th photocopying and scanning are temporarily not available at the Concession Branch. The estimated time of disruption is unknown. Thank you for your patience.
Mount Hope Branch - Photocopying and Scanning Temporarily Not Available
As of Tuesday, March 18, photocopying and scanning are temporarily not available at the Mount Hope Branch. The estimated time of disruption is unknown. Thank you for your patience.
Phishing Scheme
Please be aware of online phishing attempts impersonating Hamilton Public Library and Library Staff. HPL does not solicit paid freelance opportunities through social media or other messaging applications. HPL does not request personal or banking information through social media or require financial compensation when reviewing job applications. Please report phishing schemes to communications@hpl.ca. If you think you are a victim of fraud, please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
Makerspace Guidelines
Makerspaces are available for Hamilton Public Library members who meet the following requirements:
- A Hamilton Public Library card in good standing. Learn how to get a library card.
- Valid photo ID (e.g. Ontario ID, Driver's License, Student ID, etc.).
- 14 years of age and older. Users under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times and the parent or guardian will be considered the main user.
- A completed Makerspace Waiver.
- 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.
Guidelines:
- Users must adhere to these guidelines as well as the following Hamilton Public Library policies:
- Reservations can be made online, by phone or in person:
- Same day requests must be done by phone or in person.
- Request up to one week in advance.
- Request one session per day up to three times per week. (For 3D prints, this is equivalent to 12 hours of printing per week.)
- Reservation up to three hours for Media Studios and two hours for all other equipment or rooms.
- Reservations will be held for 10 minutes after the scheduled start time.
- Library staff are available for limited assistance. Staff are not experts; however, they will assist as much as they can and both staff and users can learn together. Members who need extra help are encouraged to book an appointment for one on one assistance.
- The individual who reserves the computer and equipment will be considered the primary user and is responsible for any damage or misuse of the equipment, regardless of the number of people using the room or equipment.
- The primary user will allow HPL staff to examine both their library card and one of the following forms of photo ID (Driver’s Licence, Passport or School ID) to verify their identity in order to use the lab.
- Equipment must be used in the Makerspace and cannot be taken offsite.
- Users cannot bring in their own vinyl, paper, thread, backing, etc. Material sold in the Makerspace is only for use within HPL Makerspace.
- Users must save their work on an external memory device. It is the user’s responsibility to delete and/or remove any of their files (digital and/or print) from library equipment in the media lab. USB memory sticks are sold at the library service desk.
- No food or drinks of any kind are permitted.
- Makerspace computers are reserved for digital media projects and are not available for general computer use – i.e. email, social media, browsing etc.
- Rooms may be subjected to capacity limits.
- The Makerspaces may be used for lawful purposes only and cannot be used to create content that is:
- Prohibited by provincial or federal law.
- Unsafe, harmful, dangerous or poses an immediate threat to the well being of others.
- Obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the Library environment.
- In violation of another's intellectual property rights; for example, the 3D printers may not be used to reproduce materials subject to copyright, patent or trademark protection.
More Information
- If you wish to make any suggestions for equipment or programs for the Makerspace, please fill out the Makerspace Suggestion for Purchase form.
- The Makerspace is an evolving resource; therefore, these guidelines are subject to change without notice.