We're excited to share a preview of the new HPL.ca before its official launch on September 15.
Explore the new site, discover updated navigation and get familiar with the improved online experience designed to make it easier to find Library services, programs, collections and information.
If you encounter an issue or have feedback, please let us know through our Contact Us page.
Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.
Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Tuesday, September 1.
For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca/heat.
The elevator at Ancaster Branch is not working. We're working to get it fixed quickly.
Due to a glass door installation for the new Makerspace area, Concession Branch will close at 1 pm on Thursday, September 3. It is expected to reopen to its regular hours with limited services on Friday, September 4. Stay tuned for continual updates.
www.hpl.ca/concession
All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, September 6 and Labour Day, Monday, September 7. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, September 8.
Please note that Milton Avenue at Barton Street is under construction. Access to the parking lot is limited. Nearby street parking is available and an HSR route out front. Thank you for your patience.
The Print on the Go service is not working at all Branches. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
Due to Staff training, the following service modifications are planned.
Visit www.hpl.ca/hours for open alternate locations.
Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September:
Please visit www.hpl.ca/bookmobile for updates on service modifications.
Tuesday, September 8
Thursday, September 10
Saturday, September 12
Thursday, September 17
Friday, September 18
After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
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.
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
