Freelton Branch Without Power

Freelton Branch has no power. The branch is open but the computers [and elevator] are not working. We are unsure when power will be restored.

Published:

Thursday, July 2, 2026 - 6:45pm

Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton

Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.

Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Tuesday June 30.

For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.

Published:

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 9:00am

What's Happening Guide Changes

The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.

Published:

Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm

Sunday Hours Return to Central Library

Sunday hours return to Central Library. Beginning July 5, Central is open Noon to 5pm. Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown branches are also open Sundays, 1 to 5pm. hpl.ca/hours

Published:

Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm

Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order

The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.

Published:

Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 2:45pm

Study Halls Pause for Summer Break

After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls

Published:

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm

Construction at Barton Branch

The entrance to the Barton Branch's parking lot off Milton Street is currently inaccessible due to construction. Please use the alley entrance off Fullerton Street.

Published:

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 9:15am

Phishing Scheme

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.

Published:

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am

Bookmobile Service Modification

Bookmobile Service Modifications

Thu Jul 2:

Rockton Cancelled
Mohawk Gardens Cancelled
Meadowlands Cancelled

Fri Jul 3:

Winona Cancelled
Queen Victoria Cancelled

Mon Jul 6:

Special Event - All Stops Cancelled

Published:

Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm

Binbrook 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 third book listed below you would request:

Wentworth County, Binbrook, #01785

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.

BINBROOK

Crown Patentees of Binbrook Township. R971.3521 Sm61 CESH (01783)

History & Heritage of Binbrook. 1792-1973. R971.352 BIN CESH (01784)

Reserve Militia Roll. Binbrook Township. 1869. Reg. Div. of S.R. Wentworth. #5 Co. Div. (01785)

They Scattered the Seed. History of Binbrook Township and Some of its Churches R971.352 MUN CESH (01786)

Tweedsmuir History. Binbrook Township. Photocopy pages (01787)

Cora Ingram’s Secret (02105)

Index to Surtees Map 1859: Binbrook Twp R929.3713 WEN CESH (02128)

1901 Census: Binbrook Twp. R929.371352 NIN CESH (02135)

Imperial Atlas 1903 Binbrook Township R346.713045 WEN CESH (02219)

Life and Times: A History of Chalmers Presbyterian Church 1874 – 1925; Blackheath United Church 1925 – 1994 (02403)

Living Our Heritage: A History of Binbrook United Church (02404)

For Cemetery indexes for Binbrook ask for the Finding Aid at the Local History & Archives Information Desk