Extended Heat Warning in Effect

The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has initiated an Extended Heat Warning starting today, Monday, August 11. The Extended Heat Warning will remain in effect until a cancellation notice is sent.

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

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 10:00am
Kenilworth Branch - Upcoming Temporary Closure

Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit Parkdale and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. Thank you for your understanding.

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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am
Turner Park - Outdoor Maintenance and Repairs

From August 18-19, accessible parking spots at the back of the building will not be available due to concrete and perimeter walkway repairs. From August 20-22, the main entrance from the back of the building will not be available. Please use the sidewalk on the side of the Branch to enter through the front entrance (off Rymal Road East) and gain access to the back parking lot. Thank you for your understanding.

Published:
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 12:00pm
Printing, Photocopying and Scanning Unavailable at Dundas Branch

Printing and photocopying are not working at Dundas Branch. We're working to get these working again as soon as possible.

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Published:
Saturday, August 2, 2025 - 9:45am
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.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
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

War of 1812 - Collection Bibliography - E

Eayrs, Hugh Smithurst 1894-1940
Sir Isaac Brock. Revised Edition. Canadian Men of Action
No. 1
Toronto: Macmillan, 1927
xi, 108
RB B782e CESC

Edgar, Matilda(Ridout), lady 1844-1910
Ten Years of Upper Canada in Peace and War, 1805-1815; being the Ridout Letters with annotations by Matilda Edgar. Also and Appendix of the Narrative of the Captivity among the Shawanese Indians, in 1788, of Thos. Ridout, afterwards Surveyor-General of Upper Canada; and a vocabulary, compiled by him, of the Shawanese Language.
Toronto: William Briggs, 1890
xii, [5]-389
TPL 1045; Watters pg. 674
R971.3 Ed34 CESC (3 copies)

Elliott, Charles Winslow
Winfield Scott. The Soldier and the Man.
illustrated with maps and photographs.
New York: The Macmillan Co., 1937
1st printing
xx, 817
R973.5092 SCOTT ELL CESC

Ellis, Edward S
Scouts and comrades, or Tecumseh, Chief of the Shavanoes, a tale of the War of 1812.
London: Cassell, 1904
312, illus.
R971.034 ELL CESC

Emerson, George D. (Comp)
The Perry's Victory Centenary. Report of the Perry's Victory Centennial Commission State of New York Compiled by George D. Emerson. Secretary.
Albany: J.B. Lyon Co., Printers, 1916
ix, 309
R973.5254 NEW CESC

Emott, James 1771-1850
Speech of the Hon. James Emott, in the House of Representatives of the United States, Delivered the 12th January, 1813. On the bill in addition to the act entitled "An act to raise an additional military force," and for other purposes.
Boston: Russell & Cutler, 1813
35
Sabin 22541; TPL 947
R971.034 EMO CESC

Essex County (Ontario) Tourist Association
The Glamour of Old Time Days Around the Detroit River and Essex County. An Historical Sketch reminding us that our inheritance was won by great deeds and unstinting sacrifices.
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R971.331 Es78 CESC