Due to maintenance, the Central Library's First Floor Women's Washroom will be out of service on the morning of Monday, July 21. Washrooms are available in the Hamilton Room and by the Jackson Square Food Court. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Central Library - First Floor Women's Washroom Out of Order
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Published:
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 2:00pm
Catalogue Maintenance
HPL's catalogue is not available Sunday July, 20 5:00am - 10:00am due to system maintenance. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - 2:00pm
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton
Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.
Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Friday July 11. Heat Warnings stay in effect until they are cancelled or escalated to an Extended Heat Warning.
For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 11:00am
Concession Branch Accessible Parking Spot not available
Accessible Parking Spot not available. We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
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Published:
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 10:15am
Locke Branch - Filming
Filming will take place near the Locke Branch from July 13 to 16, which will impact traffic flow and parking. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- North side of Homewood Avenue between Lockes Street South and Kent Street
- North/South side of Stanley Avenue
- East side of Kent Street between Stanley Avenue and Homewood Avenue
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Published:
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 8:00am
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order
The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
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Published:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume
Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available
The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.
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Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
3D
The 3D printers will be available for public use with Makerspace staff assistance. To ensure that your print has the best chance of success and quality, staff will execute print jobs on behalf of Makerspace customers.
Long Print Days
Every Wednesday, we will be lifting the two hour time limit for our 3D printers. You will be able to print 3D designs that take more than two hours to print. We are allowing print jobs that can take all day to print (while the Makerspace is open).
- The print should be done before the Makerspace closes. The Makerspace closes 30 minutes before the closing time of Central Library.
- Booking is restricted to one print per person and only on one 3D printer
- Booking needs to be made with a Makerspace staff either by phone or in person.
- The Makerspace is located on the The Circuit 4.0 (4th floor of the Central Library.)
- The Makerspace phone number is 905-546-3200 x3406.
- Booking can be made one week in advance
- First come, first served for same day bookings and walk-ins
