Victoria Day Closure
All HPL branches are closed Monday, May 20 for the Victoria Day Holiday. Bookmobile Service and Study Halls are unavailable. Regular service hours resume Tuesday, May 21.
Barton Branch - Accessible washroom out of order.
Accessible washroom at Barton Branch is currently out of order.
Central Library - Fire Training Drill
An unscheduled fire drill will take place in May during regular service hours at Central Library. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
Dundas and Turner Park Branches - Period Promise Campaign
Menstruation product donations can be dropped off at Dundas and Turner Park branches until May 31. For more information, please visit www.uwhh.ca/periodpromise.
Research Your House
There are various sources that can be used to document the history of a building. With the exception of certain well-known Hamilton-area homes, most do not have a ready-made history to consult. Therefore, the researcher needs to construct a history from scratch using the available sources. This process can take a great deal of time and effort, but the results are very rewarding.
There are also specialized finding aids for other collections available in the department.
Check in the Where-to-Look under the surname or ask for assistance at the Local History & Archives Information Desk.
There are also invaluable records that can be found at the Hamilton City Clerk's office.