The accessibility door at Waterdown Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Waterdown Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
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Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
Central Library Makerspace - White Vinyl Unavailable
The Makerspace at Central Library is currently out of white vinyl for printing. Members needing white vinyl can visit the Dundas or Valley Park branch Makerspaces, which are the closest locations with white vinyl currently available.
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Published:
Saturday, December 27, 2025 - 3:00pm
Barton Branch Closure - January 7
Due to maintenance, the Barton Branch will be closed on Wednesday, January, 7. Please visit Central Library or Kenilworth Branch for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
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Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - 11:45am
Printing Updates
Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies.
Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees
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.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Makerfest
Central Library
Discover. Create. Celebrate.
Join us at Central Library for Makerfest, a one-day festival celebrating Hamilton’s innovative and creative maker community. Explore live demos, connect with local makers, try hands-on workshops, and shop unique creations — all while discovering what you can make at HPL’s Makerspaces.
Event Details
Live Demonstrations
See innovation in action with 3D printing, vinyl cutting, embroidery, audio recording and more. Makers and HPL Staff will guide you through the creative process.
Information Tables
Learn what’s happening across Hamilton’s maker community. Local organizations and partners will share resources, ideas and ways to get involved.
Hands-On Workshops
Visit workshops where you can design, build and experiment. Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned maker, there’s a workshop for you.
Curated Vendors Market
Shop local, handmade, and unique goods crafted by Hamilton makers. From art and jewelry to practical tools, every item has a story and a maker behind it.
Featuring
Art Aggregate I Exploriment I Hamilton Civic Museums I Hamilton Craft Studios McMaster Engineering Community Outreach I McMaster Libraries I Rivers & Meadows ISquat{Places Collective} I Story Pop I YWCA
Vendors
Art by Andrea I Beads & Things I Birdsong Witchery I Bright Side General Buchanan Studios I Clowns in cyberspace I Desire Line Design Earrings By Margaret I Glass by Meysa I Mimis Bonnets I NQNSO I Seagauhl Sticker Hardly Know Her I Studio Beulah I Strokes and Stories IThis Fragile World Photography I toadtype
November Makerspace Events
A Month of Making
Makerfest doesn’t end after one day. Throughout November, HPL branches host Makerspace activities to keep creativity going. Try something new, learn a skill, or bring your ideas to life with the help of our expert staff. Explore Makerspace programs.
About HPL Makerspaces
Hamilton Public Library’s Makerspaces are your hub for creativity and innovation. With tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, sewing machines, vinyl cutters, recording studios, and more, there’s no limit to what you can create. Whether you want to prototype, craft, record or explore, Makerspaces are here for you.
Learn more: hpl.ca/makerspaces
