Central Library - 4th Floor Closure
The 4th Floor is closed this Saturday, March 8 for a Tax Preparation Clinic. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Study spaces are available on Floors 1-3.
Spring Forward - Sunday, March 9
Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9 at 2 am. Move your clocks one hour ahead before you head to bed. It's also a good time to check and/or replace the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
Turner Park Branch - Large Format Printer Unavailable
The large format printer at Turner Park is currently unavailable. Please utilize our other Makerspace locations if needed. We will advise once it is restored to service.
Roadwork near Barton Branch
Starting Monday March 17, the City of Hamilton begins roadwork on Wilson Street and Sherman Avenue. The construction will be completed in stages until December 2025. There may be traffic delays if you are planning to visit the Barton Branch.
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.