BKMB service is cancelled this Thursday March 23 & Friday March 24 due to operational issues.

This will impact Garth Trails, Bennetto, Kinsmen Park, Strathcona, Bernie Morellie Rec Centre and Maplewood stops.

Affected Branch(es):

Publish Date:

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 4:45pm

Holds Processing and Delivery Delays

Holds processing and deliveries to Branches will be delayed for the next week due to Staff capacity.
We are working to move materials as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience.

Publish Date:

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 1:45am

Phishing Statement

Please be aware of online phishing attempts impersonating Hamilton Public Library and Library Staff. HPL does not solicit paid freelance opportunities through social media or other messaging applications. HPL does not request personal or banking information through social media or require financial compensation when reviewing job applications. Please report phishing schemes to communications@hpl.ca. If you think you are a victim of fraud, please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.

Publish Date:

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - 8:00am

Print, Copy and Scan

HPL now offers wireless printing, in addition to our current printing, photocopying and scanning services at all branches. Check your account balance. Pay for prints online by credit card, or in branch by debit or credit card.

Printing from a Public Computer

Letter (8.5 x 11) and legal (8.5 x 14) paper sizes are available for printing.
Colour and black and white printing is available at all branches.
For a limited time, Members can print 10 free pages in black and white per day.

Wireless Printing: Print on the Go

Wireless printing is available at all HPL branches. See the list of acceptable formats.
Print wirelessly from your device, either at the branch or from home.
First time logging in or changed your PIN? Add your card.
Simply use the Print on the Go portal to upload your document.
Visit any branch (bring your card) to release your job. Please allow sufficient time before the branch close. Print jobs expire after 96 hours. See branch hours.
Need help? Check our Frequently Asked Questions and watch this instructional video .
For a limited time, Members can print 10 black and white prints per day or 4 colour prints per day for free. Your free daily prints appear as a dollar amount credited to your account balance. This credited amount expires daily.
You will be charged for prints above this amount.
Follow these instructions to help you upload and retrieve your print job(s).

Photocopying

Letter (8.5 x 11) and legal (8.5 x 14) paper sizes are available for photocopying.
Colour and black and white photocopying is available at all branches.
For a limited time, Members can print 10 black and white prints per day or 4 colour prints per day for free. Your free daily prints appear as a dollar amount credited to your account balance. This credited amount expires daily.
You will be charged for prints above this amount.

Scanning

Scanning is free and available at all HPL branches.
You can use the photocopiers to scan documents and send them to your USB stick or Email.
Suitable scans can be saved as PDF and JPG.

Specialized Print Services

HPL’s Makerspaces offer 3D printing, scanning, large-format printing, label-making, etc. Book your Makerspace appointment today.