Sherwood Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Sherwood Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

Published:
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 5:00pm
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
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Makerfest

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Saturday, November 8 · 11am–4pm
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.

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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

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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


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