Kenilworth Branch - 2nd Floor Morning Closure

Kenilworth's 2nd floor is closed on Thursday, April 16, from 9 am to Noon. All programs are moved to the Program Room in the basement during this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - 10:30am

Ancaster Branch Women's Washroom Out of Order - April 15

The women's washroom at Ancaster Branch will be unavailable on April 15 while undergoing maintenance.

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 5:00pm

Printing Unavailable at Greensville Branch

Printing is not working at Greensville Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

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Monday, April 13, 2026 - 6:15pm

Construction work at Concession Branch

Branch renovations at Concession Branch from April till May may impact your visit. Apologies for any inconvienence.

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Monday, April 13, 2026 - 1:15pm

Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

Both accessibility doors at Carlisle Branch are not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

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Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 2:15pm

Turner Park - Study Hall Cancellations

Due to maintenance and construction, Study Hall is cancelled on Thursdays, April 16 and 23 (8pm-Midnight). The parking lot will also not be available on Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 2:30pm

Mount Hope Branch - Delayed Opening, Monday, May 4

Due to Staff training, Mount Hope Branch will have a delayed opening of 2 pm on Monday, May 4. You may visit Turner Park Branch as the next nearest location for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

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Friday, March 27, 2026 - 8:00am

Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor, March 30-April 27

Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Thank you for your patience during this time.

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Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am

Bookmobile Service Modifications

Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Thursday, April 16

Rockton 10:30-11:30 am - Cancelled
Mohawk Gardens 2:30-3 pm - Cancelled
Meadowlands 3:30-4 pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, April 21

Greencedar 5:30pm-6:30pm (instead of 4-5pm)
Mountview 5:30-6:30 pm - Cancelled

Friday, April 24

Winona 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
Maplewood 2:30-4 pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, April 28

McMaster 3:30-4:30 pm - Cancelled

Wednesday, April 29

Swansea 10-10:30 am - Cancelled
Helen Detwiler 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled

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Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am

Sherwood Branch: Renovations

As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm

Barton Books in the OGS Collection

To request any of the Wentworth County records please cite the county name, the town or township name, and the book number on the request slip.

For example, to access the first book listed below you would request:

Wentworth County, Barton, #01750

Those books listed in italics were not transferred from the OGS as Local History & Archives or the library general collection already owned them. To access these books please use the library call number.