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.
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.
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.
The accessible washroom at Red Hill Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Barton Books in the OGS Collection
Barton 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 first book listed below you would request:
Wentworth County, Barton, #01750
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.
BARTON
1875. Map of Barton. Augustus Jones. Newsclipping (01750)
Barton Township. First Survey (01752)
Barton Township. Early Families (01753)
Barton on the Mountain. R971.352 BUR CESH (01754)
Burials Elsewhere of Persons Associated with Barton Stone Church. R929.50971352 ALL CESH (01755)
Burials in Barton Stone Cemetery - opened in 1847. R929.50971352 ALL CESH (01756)
Burials in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Mohawk Rd. W. R929.50971352 ALL CESH (01758)
Full Census: Male & Female inhabitants. Barton Twp. 1816. (01759)
History of Barton Stone Church. R287.92097135 ALL CESH (01760)
Marriages. Bartonville Methodist Circuit. 1896-1917 (01762)
Members - Wesley Methodist Church. Barton. 1866-1920 (01763)
Ministers of Barton Stone Church 1811-1984. R387.92097135 BAR CESH (01764)
Some Families of Ryckman’s Corners Area (01766)
Burials in Old Barton Cemetery. 1853-1882 (01984)
Death Notices - Barton (Spectator Obits) (01988)
Index to Surtees’ Map 1859: Barton Twp. R929.3713 WEN CESH (02126)
Imperial Atlas 1903 Barton Township. R346.713045 WEN CESH (02217)
1901 Census: Barton Township. R929.371352 NIN CESH (02424)
For Cemetery indexes for Barton ask for the Finding Aid at the Local History & Archives Information Desk