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
Concession Branch's Children's Department Closure for Repair

Concession Branch's children's department will be closed on the morning of Monday, June 2nd for minor repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

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Published:
Monday, May 26, 2025 - 2:15pm
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
All Branches Closed - May 30, Staff Professional Development

All HPL Branches are closed on Friday May 30 for Staff Development. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is not available. HPL's online card registration, catalogue and eResources are not available until 5pm due to scheduled maintenance. All branches reopen Saturday May 31. 

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Published:
Monday, May 12, 2025 - 8:00am
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
Ancaster Branch - Temporary Relocation in May

Until Saturday May 31, the Ancaster Branch is temporarily relocated to the Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The Wilson Street branch is closed for a roof and HVAC replacement and is expected to reopen on Monday June 2 at 9am.

www.hpl.ca/ancaster

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Published:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 11:00am
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.

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Published:
Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am

Woodhouse Collection - Listing of Volumes 1-8

#4-1

Residence of Hon. James Crooks, West Flamborough, Ont.

About 1880

Figures on steps:

above: Jane Crooks (daughter Hon. James Crooks)

below standing: Frances Crooks (daughter Hon. James Crooks)

seated: Mrs. James Crooks Jr (nee Dickie)

Gardener named Crocker who worked there for a long time

 

#4-2

Hon. James Crooks

1778-1860

Painting 1810

 

#4-3

Jane Cummings

1791-1861

married James Crooks Dec. 8, 1808

painting 1810

 

#4-4

Hon. James Crooks

1860

 

#4-5

Mrs. James Crooks

1860

 

#4-6

Hon. Jas. Crooks' home about 1860

From a sketch in the possession of

William Ellis Crooks, Noranda, P.Q.

Jane is 4th from right in front

born about 1839

 

#4-7

Harper's spillway and dam

just above Webster's Falls

 

#4-8

Explosion at Stutt's Mill

8/7/1885

 

#4-9

Stutt's Mill rebuilt 1887

 

#4-10

1945

South entrance to Stutt's Mill

built 1813 by James Crooks

 

#4-11

1945

South entrance to Stutt's Mill

built 1813

 

#4-12

Stutt's Mill about 1910

 

#4-13

Stutt's Mill and Bridge

Crook's Hollow about 1900

 

#4-14

Stutt's Ravine, Greensville, Ont.

 

#4-15

 

#4-16

Morden's Mill looking downstream from old Brock Road Bridge

Looking downstream

J. McK. Morden's Grist Mill in Distance.

about 1909

 

#4-17

Morden's Mill. Now under waters of Dundas Town Dam

x = site of the miller's house = Herman Trapp

 

#4-18

When first built the Brock Road ran in almost a

straight line from Guelph to Freelton, to Crook's

Hollow, to Galt HWY, to Mountain Brow, Across Dundas

Valley, to the Governor's Road.

About 1885

left: Jas. Stutt's home

Centre: Brock Road - now closed

 

#4-19

J. McK. Morden's Mill Dam before 1907 flood

 

#4-20

John McKinley Morden's dam and grist mill rebuilt

after the fire of the earlier mill 1907 or 08

Evelyn Hore sitting

 

#4-21

Morden's Mill - Grist Mill left - Saw Mill right

about 1870

 

#4-22

Steele's distillery

J.J. Steele's Distillery, Greensville, 1906

Built originally by George Morden, 1809

 

#4-23

Greensville

from left to right:

-G. Soper's. Robin's Home now

-W. Thompson in 1875. now Wm. Williams

-John Hore's home then Humphreys then C/E rectory now Quigley's

-Once site Francis Hore mill = Jack Cockburns shown here. Burned

-Highest bldg once a hotel. Joe Johnson's res later.now Coullard's

-Steele's maltster. Robertson lived here. Now owned by W.B. Hyslop

-Steele's Malt House and once a distillery. Then Hyslop changed to a canning and basket factory

 

#4-24

Formerly the site of Hore's Turning Factory

Axles, spokes, tool handles, etc.

 

#4-25

Cockburn's Dam built by Louis Lahey with many a bottle of

whiskey in 1912 to get an emergency water supply for Town of Dundas.

John W. Cockburn's dam built in 1912 by Louis Lahey (assisted by

3 men and 6 bottles of whiskey) as an emergency water supply

for the Dundas Water Works. Got 6 cents an hour

 

#4-26

Looking upstream to Cochenour's Bridge

 

#4-27

In the old swimming hole behind Clark's Blanket Factory Dam, Bullock's Corners

Right to left:

Wilfred (Dubber) Grightmire

Arnold Walker

Albert Walker

Harold Shipman

 

#4-28

On Clark's Mill Dam, Bullock's Corners

 

#4-29

The Island above Clark's factory. The Island above Clark's dam

 

#4-30

Clark's Dam ? maybe Morden's

 

#4-31

Early Clark's Dam.

Clark's Dam after rebuilding

 

#4-32

Muriel McMahon

Clark's Dam after rebuilding

This propty sold 1859 by Wm Bullock 1st to James and Andrew Clark

 

#4-33

Looking downstream towards Clark's Dam and Factory

 

#4-34

[Clark's Factory]

 

#4-35

Looking upstream to Clark's Blanket Factory

 

#4-36

[Clark's Blanket Factory]

 

#4-37

Clark Blanket Factory built 1867

Flooded out Feb. 6, 1938

 

#4-38

The Clark Blanket Factory. Greensville, Ont.

An 1888 cornerstone from this mill is now at the

rear of N. Finlayson's resd. 214 park St. 1957

on right: blankets bleaching

 

#4-39

Ruins Clark Blanket Factory. 1947

 

#4-40

Ewart's (The Town) Dam

Just before washout Aug. 3, 1915

 

#4-41

Ashburn Mills, West Flamboro

Joseph Webster Proprietor

Originally built about 1830

Built as above 1842

 

#4-42

Ashbourne Mills

Built about 1830 by Joseph Webster about 1830

 

#4-43

Ruins of Webster's Ashbourne Mills

 

#4-44

Entrance Webster's Ashbourne Mills

 

#4-45

left: ruins Ashbourne Mills

centre: Webster's Dam

right: Joseph Webster's home

Harper's Dam, spillway, mill and home.

formerly home of Joseph Webster

 

#4-46

Ruins of Webster's Mills

left: Dam above Webster's Falls

right: ruins of Webster's Ashbourne Mills

 

#4-47

A flood worse than this washout out the dam

at 3 PM, Aug. 3, 1915

 

#4-48

 

#4-49

Webster's Falls dam after a spring washout

about 1909

 

#4-50

Flume for Dundas Electric Light Co.

 

#4-51

The new highway bridge.

Fisher's Gore Paper Mills

 

#4-52

Flamboro Stream and Stutt's Mill

1947

 

#4-53

About 1896

Creighton Road

looking down stream (east) towards Ewart Dam

 

#4-54

 

#4-55

1900

Looking N.E. from the Hogsback

View from the South, Dundas, Ont.

 

#4-56

1896

Looking N from the Hogsback

 

#4-57

G.W. Harper's Dundas Electric Co.

Opened Jan. 27, 1899

burned Feb. 23, 1901

 

#4-58

[Dundas]

 

#4-59

Clark's Dam, Bullock's Corners

 

#4-60

[Dundas]

 

#4-61

Ewart Dam. 1902

 

#4-62

About 1900

Morden's Creek below Ewart's Dam showing

McMurray Street bridge.

Mason's Tannery roof at right

 

#4-63

Hourigan's Axe Factory

operated by Spencer Creek water

from Ewart (or Town) Dam

 

#4-64

[Dundas]

 

#4-65

1896

Looking N.W. from the Hogsback