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.
Makerspaces
Collaborative creative spaces
Please note that 3D printing services are unavailable on Sundays. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Available Services at Central Library
Photo Studio (no iMac), Game Studio, Vinyl Printer, Embroidery Machine, Button Maker, Cricut, Large Format Printer.
Available Services at other HPL Branch Makerspaces (Excluding Central Library)
Photo/Sound Studios (no iMacs), Large Format Printers (at available locations, excluding Valley Park), Embroidery Machine and Sewing/Serger Machines (at available locations), Button Makers, Cricut (at available locations).
Services NOT AVAILABLE at all Locations
iMacs/Media Labs, Digitization Equipment (VHS, audio cassette, flatbed scanners).
Bookings are available for select Makerspace services. Contact HPL staff at 289-779-7588 to book or email your questions to askus@hpl.ca.
Contact HPL at 289-779-7588 or email your questions to askus@hpl.ca.