Ancaster Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

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Published:
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 3:00pm
Central Library - 4th Floor Closure

Due to an all-day special event, the 4th Floor is closed on Saturday, October 25, from 8 am to 5 pm. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available for study and workspaces. www.hpl.ca/central

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 11:00am
Delayed Branch Openings 

The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills. 

Monday, October 20 
Ancaster Branch, 10 am 

Tuesday, October 21 
Central Library, 10 am 
Sherwood Branch, 10 am 

Thursday, October 23
Locke Branch, 10am

Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am

You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
Interlibrary Loan Service on Pause

Interlibrary Loan (ILLO) service will be temporarily paused starting Friday, September 26, due to continued negotiations between CUPW and Canada Post. We apologize for the inconvenience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, September 26, 2025 - 1:00pm
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
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 27)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the branch is temporarily closed until October 27. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale and Barton branches.

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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

Makerspace Equipment List

An image of equipment used in the Makerspaces with the text Makerspace Gear 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  
  • 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 Tebel T5 DSLR Camera  
  • Nextech 8014508A External DVD Burner  
  • iMac Computer (x2)  
  • Vidbox Video Converter/Digitizer 
  • Cricut Explore Air 2 
  • 2.25” Button maker 
  • Ultimaker 2+ connect

Red Hill Branch

Printers

  • 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

Other Tools

  • Toshiba DVR 630KC VHS/DVD Player  
  • Canon 9000F MKII Flatbed Scanner   
  • Samsung External Blu-Ray Burner      
  • iMac Computer (x2)  
  • 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

Saltfleet Branch

Printers

  • 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 (x2)
  • Vidbox Video Converter/Digitizer
  • Cricut Explore Air 2 

Turner Park Branch

Printers

  • 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

Printers

  • 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

    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