The following Bookmobile visits are cancelled this month. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Wednesday, May 14: Swansea and Helen Detwiler
Thursday, May 15: Rockton and Meadowlands
Mohawk Gardens, 2-2:30 pm instead
Bennetto, 4:30-5:30 pm instead
Friday, May 16: Huntington Park
Friday, May 30: Huntington Park, Winona, and Maplewood
In preparation for the 1st Floor renovations, the Sherwood Branch will be closed on Wednesday, May 14. It is expected to reopen on Thursday, May 15 with the completion of the basement renovation. Thank you for your understanding.
All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, May 18, and Victoria Day, Monday, May 19. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall services are not available. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca.
On Tuesday, May 13, a fire drill will be held at 11 am at Central Library. You may visit the Barton or Locke Branches as alternate locations for your library needs. Thank you for your understanding.
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.
From Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 31, the Ancaster Branch will be temporarily closed due to a roof and HVAC replacement. During this time, service hours will be available at the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The last day to pick up your Holds is Thursday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.
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.
