All Bookmobile visits are cancelled today, Thursday, January 15 due to winter weather conditions. Stay tuned for updates on Friday, January 16.
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
Published:
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 12:00pm
Branch Closures
Barton, Binbrook, Carlisle, Concession, Freelton, Greensville, Locke, Lynden, Mount Hope, Parkdale, Stoney Creek, Waterdown and Valley Park Branches are closed All Day on Thursday, January 15, 2026 due to poor weather. Study Halls are open tonight with the exception of Waterdown and Valley Park Branches.
Published:
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 12:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings
The following Branches open at 1pm: Ancaster, Dundas, Kenilworth, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Saltfleet, Westdale and Sherwood.
Extended Access is not available.
Published:
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 11:00am
Central Library - Delayed Opening
Central Library opens at Noon today, Thursday, January 15. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 7:00am
Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton
Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton January 14, 2025.
The temperature is expected to plummet below minus 15 Celsius. For warm place hours visit hpl.ca/hours.
For a list of shelters and health information visit www.hamilton.ca/cold.
Published:
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - 4:00pm
Online Resources - Update
The following eResources have been recently discontinued in our HPL collections: Novelist, Summa, Summa Kids, and Northstar Digital Literacy. Please visit www.hpl.ca/articles/read-watch-listen for our full listing of online resources for your next read, watch, listen and/or learn.
Published:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 11:00am
Waterdown Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Waterdown Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 12:00pm
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.
Published:
Monday, December 22, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees
Bring back your borrowed library items within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Makerspace Equipment List
Hamilton Public Library offers a diverse inventory of equipment and spaces for the public to use at little or no cost. Below is the full equipment list across all branches.
Central Library
Printers
- Ultimaker 2+ 3D Printer
- Prusa i3 Mk3S 3D Printer
- Prusa Mk4 3D Printer
- 36” Large Format Printer: Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3000
Music and Recording
- Steinberg UR44 Audio Interface
- Presonus Revelator USB Microphone
- RODE NT Mini USB Microphone
- Shure SM-58 Microphone
- Schecter C-6 Deluxe Electric Guitar
- Yamaha Acoustic Guitar
- Vox Valvetronix VT40+ Amplifier
- M-Audio Keystation 88 Key MIDI Keyboard
Vinyl and Embroidery
- Cricut Explore 3
- Roland SG2-300 Vinyl Printer/Cutter
- Brother PRS-100 Embroidery Machine
Video and Camera
- Canon SL1 DSLR Camera
- Canon T5 Rebel DSLR Camera
- RODE Video Mic GO, On Camera Microphone
Other Tools
- Toshiba DVR 630KC VHS/DVD Player (x2)
- Canon 9000F MKII Flatbed Scanner (x2)
- Nextech 8014508A External DVD Burner
- Ezcap Audio Cassette Tape to MP3 Converter
- Vidbox Video Converter/Digitizer (x2)
- Mini-DV Camcorder
- iMac Computer (x8)
- 2.25” Button Maker
- A4 Clear Sheet Book Binder
Dundas Branch
Music and Recording
- Yamaha DTX 502 Electronic Drum Kit
- Audio Technica AT2020 USB Microphone
- M-Audio Keystation 88 MIDI Keyboard
Printers
- Ultimaker 2+ connect 3D Printer
- Canon 36 inch Prograf TX-3200 Large-Format Printer
- Vinyl Printer
Other Tools
- Toshiba DVR 630KC VHS/DVD Player
- Canon 9000F MKII Flatbed Scanner
- Canon Tebel T5 DSLR Camera
- Nextech 8014508A External DVD Burner
- iMac Computer (x2)
- Vidbox Video Converter/Digitizer
- Cricut Explore Air 2
- 2.25” Button Maker
Red Hill Branch
Printer
- Prusa i3 Mk3S
Music and Recording
- Yamaha DTX 502 Electronic Drum Kit
- Audio Technica AT2020 USB Microphone
- M-Audio Keystation 88 MIDI Keyboard
- Fender Squire Telecaster Electric Guitar
- Kawai ES8 Digital Piano
Other Tools
- Toshiba DVR 630KC VHS/DVD Player
- Canon 9000F MKII Flatbed Scanner
- Samsung External Blu-Ray Burner
- iMac Computer
- VidBox Video Converter/Digitizer
- GoPro Hero 3 Video Camera
- Toshiba Camileo B10 Video Camera
- Canadian Studio Photo Lighting Kit
- Canon Rebel T3 DSLR Camera
- Cricut Explore Air 2
Saltfleet Branch
Printer
- 36" Large Format Printer: Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3100 MFP Z36
Other Tools
- Vidbox Video Converter/Digitizer
Stoney Creek Branch
Other Tools
- Vidbox Video Converter/Digitizer
Terryberry Branch
Printers
- Prusa Core One 3D printer
- 36" Large Format Printer: Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3100 MFP Z36
Music and Recording
- Blue Yeti Nano USB Microphone
- Kawai ES8 Digital Piano
- M-Audio M-Track Digital Recording Interface
Other Tools
- Toshiba DVR 630KC VHS/DVD Player
- EPSON-V 600 Scanner
- Canon Rebel T5 DSLR Camera
- Samsung External Blu-Ray Burner
- iMac Computer
- Vidbox Video Converter/Digitizer
- Cricut Explore Air 2
Turner Park Branch
Printer
- Ultimaker 2+ 3D Printer
- 36" Large Format Printer: Canon imagePROGRAF TX-3100 MFP Z36
Music and Recording
- Yamaha DTX 502 Electronic Drum Kit
- Epiphone Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar
- Audio Technica AT2020 USB Microphone
- M-Audio Keystation 88 MIDI Keyboard
Other Tools
- Toshiba DVR 630KC VHS/DVD Player
- Canon 9000F MKII Flatbed Scanner
- Canon Rebel T5 DSLR Camera
- Nextech 8014508A External DVD Burner
- iMac Computer (x2)
- Vidbox Video Converter/Digitizer
Valley Park Branch
Printer
- 36" Large Format Printer: Canon TX-3100
- Ultimaker 2+ Connect 3D printer
Embroidery/Textiles/Crafting
- Brother Persona PRS100 Embroidery Machine
- Janome HD3000BE Sewing Machine
- Husqvarna Viking H Class 250S Serger
- Cricut Explore Air 2
Sound/Photo Studio
- Nikon Z50 Mirrorless Camera with 18-55mm Lens and Accessories
- Epiphone Acoustic Guitar
- Yamaha PSR-E360 Keyboard
- Akai MPK Mini MIDI keyboard Controller
- 24" M1 iMac
- 3 Continuous Light Stands
- LED Light Tent
- Audio Technica AT2020 and M-Audio Uber Mic Microphones
- M-Audio M-Track Duo 2-Channel Recording Interface
Other Tools
- Canon Canoscan 9000F Mark II Scanner
- VCR/DVD Player
- DVD Burner
- Vidbox VHS Digitization Device
- 2.25” Button Maker
Waterdown Branch
Printers
- 24" Large Format Printer: Canon Prograf GP-2000
- 3D Printer: Original Prusa i3 MK3S+
Embroidery
- Sewing Machine: Janome HD 3000-BE
- Serger: Husqvarna Viking H Class 250S
- Embroidery Machine: Brother Persona PRS-100
- Cricut Explore 3
Other Tools
- iMac
- Vidbox
- DVD/VHS player
- Scanner: Canon 9000F Mark II
- Audio Technica ATH-M20x Professional Monitor Headphones
- Akai MPK Mini MIDI Keyboard Controller
- Silver Reed LK150 Knitting Machine
All other Branches (Except Carlisle, Freelton and Mount Hope Branches)
Other Tools
- iMac Computer
- Toshiba DVR 630KC VHS/DVD Player
- Canon 9000F MKII Flatbed Scanner
- Nextech 8014508A External DVD Burner
Parkdale Branch
Other Tools
- Cricut Joy
Kenilworth Branch
Other Tools
- 2.25" Button Maker
- Sewing Machine
