On Monday, August 4, Civic Holiday, due to IT network maintenance, HPL's catalogue will be searchable, but Holds and Library accounts, as well as online resources, will not be available. However, WiFi will remain accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Online Resources/HPL Catalogue - Monday, August 4, Civic Holiday
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 3:00pm
Internet outage at Lynden Branch
The internet at Lynden Branch is not working. We aim to have it fixed quickly.
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Published:
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 9:00am
All Branches Closed for Civic Holiday
All branches close on Sunday, August 3, 2025 and August 4, 2025 for the Civic Holiday. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, July 28, 2025 - 10:30am
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton
Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.
Significant heat and humidity will arrive on July 27.
For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Sunday, July 27, 2025 - 11:00am
Modified Bookmobile Service
The following Bookmobile visits are modified on:
Tuesday, July 29
- Riverdale - Cancelled
- McMaster - Holds drop off only
- Greencedar - Rescheduled to 4:30-5:00pm
Wednesday, July 30
- Swansea and Helen Detwiler - Cancelled
Thursday, July 31
- Bennetto and Kinsmen - Cancelled
Friday, August 1
- Winona Park - Cancelled
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Published:
Friday, July 25, 2025 - 9:30am
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
Hamilton 3D Printing Collaboration
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.
Q. I have a 3D printer. How can I help?
A. Download the STL files below and start printing your own parts.
Face Shield Bracket
Q. What material should I use to print?
A. The recommended material is PLA. This has been tested and is the most sanitary.
Q. What are the suggest 3D print settings?
A. Here's the list:
- Units are in mm
- 100% infill
- No supports, rafts or brim necessary
- 0.3 mm layer height (for faster printing)
- 100 mm/sec or higher print speed
- No need to wait for the part to cool before removing. Hold it in the desired shape for a few seconds after
Q. Do I need to supply the elastics and visor sheets?
A. No. The team at Hamilton Public Library, in conjunction with the City of Hamilton, are sourcing these parts.
Q. Where do I send or drop off the items?
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
Q. Where should I send materials to donate?
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.
Q. Who can I contact if I need more information or have questions?
A. For more information about this project and links to the 3D files, please reach out on covidstop.ca
Q. How can I help raise awareness or share my contribution?
A. Please join the CovidStop Facebook group.
Q. Are there other groups doing similar in our community that I can help support?
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.
- 3D PPE GTHA
(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.
