Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
As the 1st floor renovation wraps up, the Sherwood Branch will be closed on Thursday, June 5, to reset the spaces. Service hours will resume on Friday, June 6. Thank you for your patience.
Concession Branch's children's department will be closed on the morning of Monday, June 2nd for minor repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.
All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 30 for Staff Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is not available. HPL's online card registration, catalogue and eResources are not available until 5pm due to scheduled maintenance. All branches reopen Saturday May 31.
Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions are expected to continue until the end of June. Thank you for your patience.
Until Saturday May 31, the Ancaster Branch is temporarily relocated to the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The Wilson Street branch is closed for a roof and HVAC replacement and is expected to reopen on Monday June 2 at 9am.
The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available, but it doesn't print. We aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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.
All prices are subject to applicable taxes.
For full Service Fees information, see the Service Fees Policy.
Central Library
Room |
Capacity |
Duration |
Price |
Hamilton Room |
170 |
4 hours |
$400 |
Wentworth Room and 2nd Floor Program Room |
40 |
4 hours |
$150 |
4th Floor Program Room |
15 |
4 hours |
$100 |
Circuit 4.0 (individual zones on 4th Floor) |
50 |
4 hours |
$150 |
Circuit 4.0 (all zones on 4th Floor) |
350 |
4 hours |
$700 |
Board Room on 5th Floor |
30 |
4 hours |
$450 |
Sherwood Branch
Room |
Capacity |
Duration |
Price |
Rooms A – B |
100 |
4 hours |
$150 |
Red Hill Branch
Room |
Capacity |
Duration |
Price |
Program Room |
50 |
4 hours |
$150 |
Valley Park Branch
Room |
Capacity |
Duration |
Price |
Program Room A |
59 |
4 hours |
$150 |
Program Room B |
59 |
4 hours |
$150 |
Rooms A – B |
118 |
4 hours |
$300 |
Westdale Branch
Room |
Capacity |
Duration |
Price |
Program Room |
50 |
4 hours |
$150 |
Additional Services and Fees
Service |
Price |
Room Layout Setup and Reset |
$500 |
Reset Room Layout |
$250 |
Security |
$50/hour (4 hours, two guard minimum) |
Equipment Rental (where available) of Technology and Audio/Visual Items |
$25/item |
Technology Support |
$50/hour (4 hours minimum) |
Cleaning |
$50/hour (4 hours minimum) |
Cards and Other Service Fees
Printing and Photocopying Fees
Every cardholder is allocated $1 credit daily for black-and-white and colour printing. This credit does not accumulate and resets daily. Note: the number of free prints or photocopies may temporarily increase due to special circumstances.
Category |
Service |
Price |
3D Printing |
Filament |
$0.10 per gram (minimum $1) |
3D Printing |
Resin |
$0.30 per gram (minimum $1) |
Large Format Printing (cost of ink per ml + cost of material per foot) |
Ink |
$0.75 per ml |
Matte and Satin Paper |
$2.50 per foot |
|
Vinyl Cutting and Printing (cost of ink per ml + cost of material per foot) |
Ink |
$0.75 per ml |
Clear, Matte, Glossy |
$2 per foot |
|
Vinyl cutting |
Vinyl |
$1 per foot |
Cricut |
Vinyl |
$1.00 per sheet |
Cricut |
Cardstock |
$0.50 per sheet |
Textiles |
Embroidery |
$2 per 10,000 stitches ($2 minimum) |
Textiles |
Backing Material |
$0.50 per foot (1-foot minimum) |
Textiles |
Standard Sewing |
$1.50 per 30 min |
Textiles |
Serger Sewing |
$3 per 30 min |
Laser Cutting and Engraving |
12x19 in Board |
$10 per board |
Laser Cutting and Engraving |
12x9 in Board |
$5 per board |
Lamination |
Letter Size |
$1 per sheet |
Button Maker |
Buttons |
$0.50 per button |
Book Binder |
Binding |
$2 per binding |
Members are required to use Library-supplied materials for print and Makerspace services to reduce damage to equipment. Exceptions are allowed for some items, such as fabric for embroidery and vinyl/veneer, and paper for Cricut.
New Makerspace and digital services are occasionally added. Where possible, fees for new additions will be consistent with older rates in this Procedure and must cover Library costs.
Reproduction Requests
For image reproduction requests, up to 600 dpi JPEG files are normally provided. Up to 1200 dpi TIFF is available upon request.
File formats, compression, etc., may vary depending on the document and media type selected, especially for moving visual media or large documents (maps, posters, etc.).
The recipient must determine and satisfy copyright or other use restrictions (such as donor restrictions, privacy rights, publicity rights, licensing and trademarks) when using, publishing or otherwise distributing materials received from Hamilton Public Library. Additional licensing fees may apply as determined by the copyright or intellectual property owner.
Members are responsible for paying fees to cover the cost of loss or damage of:
Makerspace and Other Digital Equipment
Fees for loss or damage of newer equipment added to the Makerspace from time to time will be consistent with other rates in this Procedure, where possible, and must cover the cost of repair or replacement of the items.
Non-Traditional Items
February 2025
What about fees for lost or damaged items?
Lost or damaged digital equipment or Interlibrary Loans are charged a fee. Please return damaged items to any branch and chat with staff.
My account is blocked, can you tell me why?
Accounts may be blocked for several reasons: an incorrect address or phone number, reaching the borrowing limit, or missing material (e.g., a disc from a CD set). To discuss why your account is blocked, please contact us. You can still borrow digital resources.
How else can I help?
There are several ways:
What does HPL do with the donations?
the Pay-It-Forward Fund supports materials purchases, programming and quality learning resources.
There are four areas donors can direct their contributions:
Are tax receipts offered?
Tax receipts for donations made in person are issued for all donations of $25 or more, upon request. Donations made online at hpl.ca for $3 or more are issued a tax receipt by Canada Helps.