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Branch Closures - Friday, June 16

All HPL branches are closed Friday, June 16, for a Staff Professional Development Day. Bookmobile and Extended Access services are unavailable. Regular service hours resume Saturday, June 17.

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Publish Date:

Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 3:00pm

Turner Park Library - JAWS Accessible Computer

The JAWS computer at the Turner Park Library is currently out of order. Estimated time of disruption is unknown. Thank you for your patience.

Affected Branch:

Turner Park Branch

Nearest Branches:

Central Library

Red Hill Branch

Publish Date:

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - 10:00am

Saltfleet Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

There is currently no access to the accessible door at Saltfleet Branch. We’re working to fix it and will post updates on hpl.ca. Thank you for your patience.

Affected Branch:

Saltfleet Branch

Nearest Branches:

Red Hill Branch

Stoney Creek Branch

Publish Date:

Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 2:15pm

Makerspace Waiver

Fill out the Makerspace waiver below.

Name *

Last Name, First Name

Library Card Number *

Email

Provide your email address to receive a copy of the Digital Media Lab Waiver.

Date

Date *

Month

Day

Year

I am

I am *

14 years of age or older

a parent or guardian completing this agreement on behalf of a user who is under 14 years of age

Please read these conditions carefully

I agree to comply with the following Hamilton Public Library policies and guidelines:
I accept full responsibility for the space, equipment and furniture in the Makerspace during my session.
As the primary user, I will remain in the room at all times during my session.
I understand that if I fail to return equipment at the end of my session, overdue fees will apply and my checkout privileges will be suspended until items are returned.
I understand that I am responsible for the cost of repairs, replacements or cleaning if the space is damaged or equipment is missing or damaged.
I understand that replacement charges or large overdue fines will result in my library privileges being suspended until the library is reimbursed.
I understand that Makerspace computers are reserved for digital media projects and are not available for general computer use – i.e. email, social media, browsing etc.
I understand that this waiver will be in effect throughout the year indicated on the date above and that a new waiver needs to be completed each calendar year.
I understand that the Makerspace may be used for lawful purposes only and cannot be used to create content that is:
- Prohibited by provincial or federal law.
- Unsafe, harmful, dangerous or poses an immediate threat to the well being of others.
- Obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the Library environment.
- In violation of another's intellectual property rights; for example, the 3D printers and scanners may not be used to reproduce materials subject to copyright, patent or trademark protection.
As per the Technology and Internet Use Policy, anyone not adhering to this agreement or who willfully abuses or damages any computer or software will have their Library privileges suspended and will be legally and financially responsible for damages.

Agreement *

I understand the Makerspace Waiver conditions and agree to abide by them.*

_{Personal information contained on this form is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990. MFIPPA\Regulations 29. The information collected will be used in the process of the library’s business. Questions regarding the collection and use of personal information can be directed to: Chief Librarian, Hamilton Public Library, P.O. Box 2700, Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4.}