Barton Branch has no power. The branch is still open. Construction outside was the cause. Workers are coming on site to fix but no ETA.
Barton Branch Without Power
Published:
Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled
Due to poor air quality, Bookmobile will be cancelling all stops today, Thursday, July 16. Regular service is expected to return next week. Thank you for your understanding.
Published:
Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Air Quality Warning
An Orange Air Quality Warning has been initiated for the City of Hamilton by Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks beginning July 15, 2026. This alert will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.
Stay safe, Hamilton. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 2:00pm
HPL Catalogue and Online Resources Not Available - Sunday, July 19
Due to online maintenance, Members can not access HPL's catalogue, online services and resources on Sunday, July 19 from 5am-10am. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Published:
Monday, July 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Express Items via OverDrive - Partner Libraries Update
As of July 1st, partner library Members can no longer borrow HPL Express items via Overdrive. More to Borrow partner libraries will be offering Lucky Express (Skip the line) titles to their cardholders only. This will help manage wait times for popular titles. Lucky Express is a collection of in demand titles with a seven-day loan period, available with no wait.
Our partners will still be able to borrow titles from the rest of our collection.
www.hpl.ca/more-to-borrow
Published:
Monday, July 6, 2026 - 10:00am
What's Happening Guide Changes
The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library
Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
3D Printing Guidelines
Purpose
The Hamilton Public Library strives to offer community access to new and emerging technologies. These guidelines establishes the acceptable use of the Library’s 3D printing equipment by the public in collaboration with Library staff.
Information
1. The Library’s 3D printers are available to the public to make three-dimensional objects in filament using a design that is uploaded from a digital file.
2. The use of the 3D printers must conform to the Hamilton Public Library’s Technology and Internet Use Policy.
3. The Library’s 3D printers may be used only for lawful purposes. The public will not be permitted to use the Library’s 3D printers to create material 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 printers may not be used to reproduce materials that is subject to copyright, patent or trademark protection.
4. Prints are limited to a total of 12 hours printing time per week. The Library reserves the right to refuse any 3D print request.
5. Printers are to be operated by Library staff only.
6. Prices for materials are listed on our Makerspace Price Guide.
7. In submitting digital files for printing, the member agrees to assume all responsibility for, and shall hold the Library harmless in, all matters related to patented, trademarked or copyrighted materials.
8. The Library is not responsible for the functionality or quality of content produced on the 3D printer.
9. Items printed from Library 3D printers that are not picked up within 14 days will become property of the Library.
10. Refunds are not permitted.
