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

East Flamborough Books in the OGS Collection

East Flamborough 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 third book listed below you would request:

Wentworth County, East Flamborough, #01788

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. EAST

FLAMBOROUGH

1851 Agricultural Census. East Flamborough Township (01788)

Assessment Roll - Twp. of East Flamborough 1893 (01789)

Carlisle Beginnings. R971.352 TUR CESH (01791)

Crown Patentees of East Flamborough. R971.3521 Sm61 CESH (01793)

Dundas Street - Waterdown 1793-1993. R971.352 WRA CESC (01794)

Early Marriage Notices. East Flamborough Township 1806-1859 (01795)

Exploring the Past – Waterdown (01796)

Flamborough Marriage Records. 1794-1829. R929.371352 WRA CESH (01797)

Flamborough Marriage Records. 1830-1834. R929.371352 WRA CESH (01798)

Flamborough Marriage Records 1834-1839 (01799)

Flamborough Marriage Records 1840-1844 (01800)

Flamborough Marriage Slips. 1869-1875. R929.371352 WRA CESH (01801)

Flamborough Marriage Slips. 1876-1880. R929.371352 WRA CESH (01802)

Flamborough Obituary Notices. 1823-1859. R929.371352 FLA CESH (01803)

Heritage Happenings. Waterdown East Flamborough Heritage Society. Newsletters. 1981+ Local History & Archives periodicals (01807)

Knox Presbyterian Church. Waterdown.1830-1980. 150 years (01808)

Mountsberg Heritage. R971.352 MOU CESH (01809)

Records. Knox Presbyterian Church. 1846-1877. Cumminsville, Waterdown & Wellington Square and Index (01810)

St. Thomas Church. Waterdown (01812)

Trades & Professions in East Flamborough 1850-1860 (01813)

Waterdown & Carlisle Population Lists of 1867 (01814)

Waterdown and East Flamborough. 1867-1967 (01815)

Burial Records, Union Cemetery, Waterdown, ON 1977-1997 (02046)

1901 Census: East Flamborough Twp. 929.371352 NIN DU (02088)

Index to Surtees’ Map 1859: East Flamborough Twp. R929.3713 WEN CESH Index to Surtees’ Map 1859: East Flamborough Twp. R929.3713 WEN CESH (02129)

 …and they came to East Flamborough. A Celebration of East Flamborough Township R971.352 WRA CESH (02167)

Imperial Atlas 1903 Flamboro East Township R346.713045 WEN CESH (02220)

Flamborough Obituary Notices 1835-1859 (02236)

Flamborough Marriage Slips 1881-1885 (02237)

Flamborough Marriage Slips 1886-1890 (02238)

Flamborough Marriage Slips 1891-1895 (02239)

Flamborough Marriage Slips 1896-1899 (02240)

Grace Anglican Church, Waterdown (02302)

Places of Worship - Waterdown & East Flamborough (02303)

For Cemetery indexes for East Flamborough ask for the Finding Aid at the Local History & Archives Information Desk