Due to network maintenance, online resources are not available on Sunday, October 12, from 6 am to 5 pm. Thank you for your patience.
Online Resources - Sunday, October 12
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:30pm
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
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
Bookmobile Service Modification
On Wednesday, October 8, the Helen Detwiler (320 Brigade Drive) visit has been changed to 11-11:30 am this week. Thank you for your understanding.
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
Branch Closures - Thanksgiving
All HPL Branches are closed on Thanksgiving Monday, October 13. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall services are not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, October 14. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, October 6, 2025 - 2:00pm
All Branches Closed for October 12
All branches close on Sunday, October 12, 2025 for Thanksgiving. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, October 6, 2025 - 2:00pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to the ongoing Mohawk College Support Staff strike, the Bookmobile visit on Monday, October 6, is cancelled. You may select Terryberry Branch as an alternative location to pick up your Holds. On Wednesday, October 8, the Helen Detwiler visit is changed to 11-11:30 am this week.
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Bookmobile Stop:
Published:
Friday, September 26, 2025 - 3:00pm
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 14)
Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 14. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am
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
- 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
- Ultimaker 2+ 3D Printer x2
- 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
