Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton December 13, 2025.
The temperature is expected to plummet below minus 15 Celsius. For warm place hours visit hpl.ca/hours.
For a list of shelters and health information visit www.hamilton.ca/cold.
Cold Weather Alert for the City of Hamilton
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Saturday, December 13, 2025 - 4:00pm
Binbrook Branch: Parking Lot Disruption
Due to the Binbrook Santa Claus Parade route, Binbrook Branch's parking lot will be unavailable from 1:30pm-4pm on Saturday, December 13. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Published:
Saturday, December 13, 2025 - 10:45am
Red Hill Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Red Hill Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
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Published:
Friday, December 12, 2025 - 3:15pm
Modified Bookmobile Service
The Millgrove visit on Saturday, December 13, from 3:30 to 4 pm is cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Published:
Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Printing Unavailable at Westdale Branch
Printing is not working at Westdale Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
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Published:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - 10:30am
Study Halls - Holiday Break
Study Halls will be paused from Friday, December 19, and resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.
www.hpl.ca/study-halls
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 9:15am
Telephone Service - Technical Issues
Please note that the 905-546-3200 main line is experiencing technical issues today, Monday, December 8. Members can still reach Staff at 289-779-7588 or by email or through chat online. We are working quickly to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, December 8, 2025 - 7:30pm
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
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
- Audio Technica AT2020 USB Microphone
- M-Audio Keystation 88 MIDI Keyboard
Printers
- Ultimaker 2+ connect 3D Printer
- Canon 36 inch Prograf TX-3200 Large-Format Printer
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
Red Hill Branch
Printer
- 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
- 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
Printer
- 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
- Vidbox Video Converter/Digitizer
- Cricut Explore Air 2
Turner Park Branch
Printer
- 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
Printer
- 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
- Silver Reed LK150 Knitting Machine
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
