Valley Park's Large Format Printer is currently out of service. Large Format Printing is still available at the Saltfleet and Turner Park locations.
The following eResources have been recently discontinued in our HPL collections: Novelist, Summa, Summa Kids, and Northstar Digital Literacy. Please visit www.hpl.ca/articles/read-watch-listen for our full listing of online resources for your next read, watch, listen and/or learn.
The accessibility door at Waterdown Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Due to maintenance, the Barton Branch will be closed on Wednesday, January, 7. Please visit Central Library or Kenilworth Branch for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
Daily print balances for black and white and colour printing change January 2, 2026. The new daily print balance is 40 cents. Members receive four free black and white copies or two free colour copies.
Large format and vinyl printing pricing also change on January 2. Visit https://www.hpl.ca/makerspaces for updates.
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.
Envisioning the New Discovery Centre
Hamilton Public Library (HPL), the City of Hamilton's Indigenous Relations Division and Lord Cultural Resources are exploring the redevelopment of the former Canadian Marine Discovery Centre through the creation of a new library branch, Indigenous gathering space, cultural heritage exhibition space, café, and visitor amenities.
What do you want to see in the new space? Between January 5 and 23, 2026, have your say and complete this survey. You'll be entered in a random draw for HPL prize packs.
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Contact Us to share what you like about the concept, any questions or considerations.









