Ancaster Branch is closing early April 29 2025, due to a power outage. We aim to have it restored quickly.
The internet at Valley Park Branch is working intermittently. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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.
Extended Access at Freelton Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
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 Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The last day to pick up your Holds is Thursday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.
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.
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
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Geoffrey Baker Collection

Geoffrey Baker was an airplane mechanic with the Royal Air Force who was stationed at Mount Hope Airport during World War II. This collection is a good overview of the activities of Baker during the war including shots of the airport as well as the Hamilton area. He took many pictures of Mount Hope, Hamilton, local rail traffic (Baker was an avid train spotter) and other locations he visited.
His collection consists of nearly 300 photographs, as well as a few booklets from Mount Hope and Greenfield Pioneer Village.
CONTENTS of the Baker Collection
Details of the Contents:
Introduction
Correspondence - Folder 1
Photographs
Mount Hope - Folder 2
Hamilton - Folder 3
Toronto - Folder 4
Niagara Falls - Folder 5
Buffalo, N.Y. - Folder 6
Chautauqua, N.Y. - Folder 7
Detroit, Mich. - Folder 8
Greenfield Village, Mich. - Folder 9
New York, N.Y. - Folder 10
People - Folder 11
Trains - Folder 12
Publications - Folder 13