Sherwood Branch Public Computer Service Disruption

The computer lab on the 1st floor at the Sherwood Branch is currently out of order. There are limited public computers available on the 2nd floor. Printing and photocopying is still available. We are working to resolve as soon as possible.

Published:
Friday, June 6, 2025 - 10:00am
Sunday Hours - Modified Service, June 22

Due to day-long IT maintenance (7am-5pm), the following branches are closed on Sunday, June 22: Central Library, Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown. Sunday service hours resume on Sunday, June 29. 

Please note that the HPL catalogue, Library accounts, and online resources will not be available during this time frame. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Published:
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 3:00pm
Westdale Branch - Delayed Opening

Due to Staff training, the Westdale Branch will open at 10am on Monday, June 16. You may visit Central Library and the Dundas Branch as your next nearest locations for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

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Published:
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - 2:15pm
Red Hill Branch Accessibile Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Red Hill Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

Published:
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - 11:00am
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.

 

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Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Sherwood Branch - Temporary Closure

As the 1st floor renovation wraps up, the Sherwood Branch will be closed on Thursday, June 5, to reset the spaces. Service hours will resume on Friday, June 6. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 11:00am
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.

Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
Turner Park Branch - Roof Repair

Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions are expected to continue until the end of June. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Monday, April 28, 2025 - 10:00am
Central Library - Microfilm Machine

The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available, but it doesn't print. We aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:30pm
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.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am

Wentworth (General) Books in the OGS Collection

Wentworth (General) 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 fifth book listed below you would request:

Wentworth County, General, #01718

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.

Surname Indexes: Pamphlet File - Surname Index - [first letter of name]

GENERAL

County Marriage Registers. 1858-1869. Vol. 7: Wentworth County. R929.3713 COU CESC (01711)

County of Wentworth. 1853-1973 - Pictorial Parade. R917.1352 NEW CESH (01712)

Farmer’s Directory. Wentworth County 1891 [microfilm] (01714)

Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society Newsletters. The Herald. Local History & Archives periodicals [complete] 1986+ (01717)

History of Some of South Wentworth Public Schools (01718)

Index 1871 Census - Hamilton-Wentworth. R929.3713 IND CESC (01719)

Index to Wentworth County Illustrated Atlas 1875 (01720)

Loyalist Ancestors - Families from Hamilton Area R971.352 LOY CESH (01721)

Mrs. William Dunham's Scrapbook #1 (News articles) (01722)

Records of Rev. Ralph Leeming (1816-1826) & John Miller (1830-1838). Index R929.3713 LEE CESH (01724)

Scrapbook - containing families of the area (01725)

Traces, Places & Faces - Links Between Canada & Scotland. RR929.1 BAI CESH (01727)

Wentworth Bygones. Papers & Records of the Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society. Vol. 1-15. R971.351 HEA CESH (01729)

Wentworth County Industries 1871. Index to manuscript census (01730)

Wentworth County Atlas.1875. Special Collections Atlas stand (01732)

Wentworth Historical Society. Journal & Transactions [complete set] R971.351 WEN CESH (01733)

Wentworth List of Electors - May 1808 (01738)

Surtees Map - Name Index - Wentworth Co. - 1859. R929.371352 WEN CESH (01982)

Wentworth Landmarks. R971.352 PEN CESH (02114)

Telephone Directory, March 1921 (02055)

Wentworth Co. Mini Atlas. 1791-1875. Early Settlers (02123)

Index to Surtees Map 1859. All Wentworth Co. R929.371352 WEN CESH (02124)

Wentworth County Cemetery Locations. (02143)

Wentworth County Land Registry Office Documents in Local History & Archives. Pathfinder behind Local History & Archives Information Desk (02189)

Wentworth County: Retired Abstract Indexes (02190)

Imperial Atlas 1903 Complete Wentworth County index. R346.713045 WEN CESH (02215)

Ancaster-Dundas Locator. 1997-1998 (02251)

Certificates of Naturalization: Wentworth County – 1921 (02402)

Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Register, Wentworth County: 1825 – 1898; A Transcription (02413)

Index to the 1851 Census of Canada West (Ontario): Wentworth County and Hamilton. R929.371352 IND CESC (02414)

Cemetery Indexes. See Pathfinder - Cemeteries (02274-02283)