Due to mechanical issues, the following Bookmobile visits are cancelled today, Wednesday, November 26. Service is expected to return next week. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Due to IT maintenance, the Guest WiFi is unavailable today, Wednesday, November 26.
The wave to open function on the accessible entrance door is also out of order today.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Due to a transformer replacement, there will be a power interruption on Thursday, November 27 starting at 4:30am until 9am. Guest WiFi will not be available.
Due to the Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade route, Stoney Creek Branch's parking lot will be unavailable from 9am-3pm on Saturday, December 6. We apologize for the inconvenience.
On Wednesday, November 26, there will be a guest WiFi disruption as upgrade maintenance will take place. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Extended Access at Freelton Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
The Large Format Printer is not working at Dundas Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
Please note the Bookmobile will be attending the following community events.
Saturday, November 29:
Saturday, December 6:
The following locations will open later than scheduled to allow for Staff training drills.
Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm
Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am
Please visit nearby branches. www.hpl.ca/hours
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.
The 4th Floor of Central Library is abuzz with the sound of 3D printers creating face shields, face shield frames and ear savers to protect frontline workers batting COVID-19.
The printers come from the City of Hamilton, Hamilton Public Library, Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board and Innovation Factory. Further assistance comes from shop3D.
If you’d like to help with this collaborated effort, here are some answers to commonly asked questions.
A. Download the STL files below and start printing your own parts.
Face Shield Bracket
A. The recommended material is PLA. This has been tested and is the most sanitary.
A. Here's the list:
A. No. The team at Hamilton Public Library, in conjunction with the City of Hamilton, are sourcing these parts.
A. Please consolidate shipments/drop-offs if you plan to produce multiple items. Completed components can also be dropped off with Security at the Central Library (address below).
Please mail printed face shield component to:
Hamilton Public Library
Central Library
Attn: 3D PPE Parts Team
55 York Blvd.
Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4
A. If you have plastic materials contact shop3D at sales@shop3D.ca, or call 905-501-8558. Shop3D is doing the laser cutting.
If you have filament you can contribute, send it to Central Library, 55 York St., Hamilton.
A. For more information about this project and links to the 3D files, please reach out on covidstop.ca
A. Please join the CovidStop Facebook group.
A. Yes. The organizations listed below are also supporting community partners and accepting printed parts, volunteers or other support. Please check with each organization, as there are different designs and needs, depending on the respective group.
(If you are supporting 3D Printing or similar related non-profit initiatives and want to be included on this list please contact us and we will be happy to include you.)
Note: Recipient organizations should sterilize all PPE before distributing.
