The Seasonal Affective Disorder therapy lamp on the 2nd floor at Central Library is out of order. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. For more locations, please visit Light Therapy Lamps | HPL.
Central Library: SAD Therapy Lamp Out of Order
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 10:00am
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.
Published:
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.
Tuesday, March 24
McMaster 3:30-4:30pm - Cancelled
Greencedar 4:30-5pm (instead of 4-5pm)
Wednesday, March 26
Rockton 10:30-11:30am - Cancelled
Meadowlands 3:30-4pm - Cancelled
Bennetto 5-5:30pm (instead of 4-5:30pm)
Published:
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Central Library - New Library Card Check-in Process
Starting Monday, March 16, adults 18+ are required to show their Library card to access Central Library. This is a temporary measure to ensure safety for all. Thank you for your patience in advance.
Published:
Friday, March 13, 2026 - 5:45pm
Concession Branch Children's Area Reduced Service
A Children's area activity table, including the children's computers at Concession Branch are unavailable due to a facility issue. We aim to fix them as soon as possible.
Published:
Monday, March 9, 2026 - 11:30am
HPL Telephone Main Line Roll Back
HPL's original phone number is back in service. Please call 905-546-3200. The 289-779-7588 number, created due to the 2024 cybersecurity incident, is also working.
Published:
Friday, March 6, 2026 - 9:15am
Valley Park Community Centre Closure
From March 23 until April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations, reopening April 13. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026.
Valley Park Branch will remain open during the renovations for your library needs.
Published:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11:00am
Concession Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Concession Branch's Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Seating may be limited at times. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
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.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
West Flamborough Books in the OGS Collection
West Flamborough 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, Saltfleet, #01921
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. WEST
FLAMBOROUGH
Births, Marriages, Deaths in East & West Flamborough. 1869-1913 (01927)
Centennial Celebration - West Flamborough. S.S. #5 1848-1948 (01928)
Crown Patentees of West Flamborough. R971.3521 Sm61 CESH (01929)
History of the Town of Dundas. Parts 1-3. R971.3522 W857h CESH (01931, 01930, 01932)
Marriage Records 1817-1832, West Flamborough (01933)
Marriage Records 1836-1868 by Rev. Thos. Christie, West Flamborough - Church Records. include many areas of Ontario (01934)
Millgrove Through the Years (01935)
Millgrove Through the Years. (Index) (01936)
Reminiscences of An Old Boy. 1921-1923. Finding Aid. Dundas Star Columns by William Henry Moss (01937)
Township of West Flamborough Centennial Celebration. 1850-1950 R971.352 WES CESH (01938)
Index to Rev. Christie Marriage Records (01986)
Early Burials in Dundas Cemeteries (01987)
Dundas, 1847-1973 R971.3522 BUT CESH (01991)
Bits of the Past. Historical Highlights. 160 Years. 1830-1990. St. Paul’s United Church. Dundas, Ontario (01996)
Index to the History of the Town of Dundas. Series 1, 2, & 3 (02056)
Imperial Atlas of 1903: West Flamborough Township. R346.713045 WEN CESH (02087)
Index to Surtees Map 1859: West Flamborough Twp. R929.3713 WEN CESH (02130)
The Dundas Heritage. R971.3522 B813 CESH (02140)
Places of Worship: West Flamborough Township (02169)
Methodist Sabbath School, Dundas, ON: Diamond Jubilee 1833 – 1908 (02405)
History of Beechgrove School and the District in and near the Village of Freelton (02407)
1901 Census: Dundas Town. R929 371352 NIN CESH (02421)
1901 Census: West Flamborough Township. R929.371352 NIN CESH (02422)
For Cemetery indexes for West Flamborough ask for the Finding Aid at the Local History & Archives Information Desk
