Ancaster Branch - Temporary Closure, May 5-31

From Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 31, the Ancaster Branch will be temporarily closed due to a roof and HVAC replacement. During this time, service hours will be available at the Morgan Firestone Arena, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The last day to pick up your Holds is Thursday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.

www.hpl.ca/ancaster

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Published:
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 11:00am
All Branches Closed for Good Friday

All branches closed on Friday, April 18, 2025 for Good Friday. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 11, 2025 - 10:15am
All Branches Closed for Easter Sunday

All branches closed on Sunday, April 20, 2025 for Easter Sunday. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 11, 2025 - 10:15am
All Branches Closed for Easter Monday

All branches closed on Monday, April 21, 2025 for Easter Monday. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, April 11, 2025 - 10:15am
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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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 3:30pm
Barton Branch - Roof Repair

Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions will continue until April 25. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 3:30pm
Sherwood Branch - Basement Renovation

The first phase of renovations will begin at the Sherwood Branch from April 10 to May 2. During this time, noise disruptions may occur throughout the branch due to a basement renovation. Parking, access to the building, and collections will not be affected. Thank you for your patience. www.hpl.ca/sherwood

Published:
Monday, April 7, 2025 - 8:30am
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
Published:
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