Printing and Photocopying Service Unavailable at Red Hill
Printing and photocopying services are currently unavailable at the Red Hill. The estimated time of disruption is unknown. We are working to resolve this issue. Thank you for your patience.
Central Library - Tax Clinic Cancellation
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the free drop-in tax preparation service clinic on Saturday, April 8 has been cancelled. Please visit hpl.ca/free-tax-service for other clinic dates. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Phishing Statement
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.
Barton Branch Makerspace
The iMac at the Barton Branch Makerspace is currently unavailable. We are working to resolve this issue.
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.
