Printing and photocopying are not working at Dundas Branch. We're working to get these working again as soon as possible.
Printing, Photocopying and Scanning Unavailable at Dundas Branch
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Published:
Saturday, August 2, 2025 - 9:45am
Locke Branch - Filming Nearby
Filming will take place near the Locke Branch from August 4 to 8, which will impact traffic flow and parking. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- East and West Side of Locke Street South
- North and South Side of Herkimer Street
- North and South Side of Stanley Avenue
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Published:
Thursday, July 31, 2025 - 11:30am
Online Resources/HPL Catalogue - Monday, August 4, Civic Holiday
On Monday, August 4, Civic Holiday, due to IT network maintenance, HPL's catalogue will be searchable, but Holds and Library accounts, as well as online resources, will not be available. However, WiFi will remain accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 3:00pm
Internet outage at Lynden Branch
The internet at Lynden Branch is not working. We aim to have it fixed quickly.
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Published:
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 9:00am
All Branches Closed for Civic Holiday
All branches close on Sunday, August 3, 2025 and August 4, 2025 for the Civic Holiday. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, July 28, 2025 - 10:30am
Modified Bookmobile Service
The following Bookmobile visits are modified on:
Thursday, July 31
- Bennetto and Kinsmen - Cancelled
Friday, August 1
- Winona Park - Cancelled
Monday, August 4 - All Bookmobile visits cancelled
Thursday, August 7
- Rockton 10:30-11:30 am - Moved to Rockton Elementary School 670 Hwy 8 (this date only)
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Published:
Friday, July 25, 2025 - 9:30am
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order
The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
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Published:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume
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.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available
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.
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Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
3D Printing Guidelines
Purpose
The Hamilton Public Library strives to offer community access to new and emerging technologies. These guidelines establishes the acceptable use of the Library’s 3D printing equipment by the public in collaboration with Library staff.
Information
1. The Library’s 3D printers are available to the public to make three-dimensional objects in filament using a design that is uploaded from a digital file.
2. The use of the 3D printers must conform to the Hamilton Public Library’s Technology and Internet Use Policy.
3. The Library’s 3D printers may be used only for lawful purposes. The public will not be permitted to use the Library’s 3D printers to create material that is:
- Prohibited by provincial or federal law.
- Unsafe, harmful, dangerous or poses an immediate threat to the well being of others.
- Obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the Library environment.
- In violation of another's intellectual property rights; for example, the printers may not be used to reproduce materials that is subject to copyright, patent or trademark protection.
4. Prints are limited to a total of 12 hours printing time per week. The Library reserves the right to refuse any 3D print request.
5. Printers are to be operated by Library staff only.
6. Prices for materials are listed on our Makerspace Price Guide.
7. In submitting digital files for printing, the member agrees to assume all responsibility for, and shall hold the Library harmless in, all matters related to patented, trademarked or copyrighted materials.
8. The Library is not responsible for the functionality or quality of content produced on the 3D printer.
9. Items printed from Library 3D printers that are not picked up within 14 days will become property of the Library.
10. Refunds are not permitted.
