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.
Sherwood Branch Public Computer Service Disruption
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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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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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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.
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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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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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
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Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 10:30am
Beverly Books in the OGS Collection
Beverly 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, Beverly, #01769
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.
BEVERLY
Beverly Township Gore District 1816-1819 assessments. 1825 & 1842 Census (01769)
Burials permits for Lynden (Beverly) Cemeteries. 1933-1949 (01770)
The Church in Kirkwall 1833-1983 (01771)
Crown Patentees of Beverly Township.R971.3521 Sm61 CESH (01772)
First Church of Beverly. A History & A Memorial. R289 Sh39 CESH (01773)
Index for Pioneers of Beverly. R971.352 PIO CESH (01774)
History of the People of Troy (01775)
Lynden - of a By-gone Era & Memories. R971.352 MAN CESH (01778)
Pioneers of Beverly. Series of Sketches. by John Cornell. R971.352 COR CESH (01780)
The Links that Bind. The Harvie Family Nineteenth Century Burying Ground (01782)
Index to Surtees’ Map 1859: Beverly Twp. R929.3713 WEN CESH (02127)
Imperial Atlas 1903 Beverly Township. R346.713045 WEN CESH (02218)
Pioneers of Beverly – A Pictorial History R971.352 PIO CESH (02331)
Glorious Copetown. 1795-2000 R971.352 JON CESH (02336)
1901 Census: Beverly Township. R929.371352 NIN CESH (02379)
For Cemetery indexes for Beverly ask for the Finding Aid at the Local History & Archives Information Desk
