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Central Library Notice
On April 13, 2021 HPL was notified that a person working at Central Library tested positive for COVID-19. They were last on site on April 8.
The person was wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and maintained physical distancing. Central has been cleaned thoroughly multiple times since April 8.
Please contact Public Health or your healthcare professional if you experience symptoms. We wish them a quick and full recovery. Please continue to monitor yourself for symptoms and stay home when sick.
HPL will issue updates as directed by Hamilton Public Health.
Affected Branch:
Publish Date:
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 - 12:15pm
HPL Catalogue New Look
A new look is coming to HPL's catalogue on Tuesday April 20. Explore and enjoy larger book cover images, simpler tools, easier navigation and other design improvements.
Publish Date:
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 - 12:00pm
Print, Copy and Scan
HPL now offers wireless printing, in addition to our current printing, photocopying and scanning services at all branches. Check your account balance. Pay for prints online by credit card, or in branch by debit or credit card.
Printing from a Public Computer
- Letter (8.5 x 11) and legal (8.5 x 14) paper sizes are available for printing.
- Colour and black and white printing is available at all branches.
- For a limited time, Members can print 10 free pages in black and white per day.
Wireless Printing: Print on the Go
- Wireless printing is available at all HPL branches. See the list of acceptable formats.
- Print wirelessly from your device, either at the branch or from home.
- First time logging in or changed your PIN? Add your card.
- Simply use the Print on the Go portal to upload your document.
- Visit any branch (bring your card) to release your job. Please allow sufficient time before the branch close. Print jobs expire after 96 hours. See branch hours.
- Need help? Check our Frequently Asked Questions and watch this instructional video.
- For a limited time, Members can print 10 black and white prints per day or 4 colour prints per day for free. Your free daily prints appear as a dollar amount credited to your account balance. This credited amount expires daily.
You will be charged for prints above this amount. - Follow these instructions to help you upload and retrieve your print job(s).
Photocopying
- Letter (8.5 x 11) and legal (8.5 x 14) paper sizes are available for photocopying.
- Colour and black and white photocopying is available at all branches.
- For a limited time, Members can print 10 black and white prints per day or 4 colour prints per day for free. Your free daily prints appear as a dollar amount credited to your account balance. This credited amount expires daily.
You will be charged for prints above this amount.
Scanning
- Scanning is free and available at all HPL branches.
- You can use the photocopiers to scan documents and send them to your USB stick or Email.
- Suitable scans can be saved as PDF and JPG.
Specialized Print Services
HPL’s Makerspaces offer 3D printing, scanning, large-format printing, label-making, etc. Book your Makerspace appointment today.
