Sherwood Branch Elevator is Out of Service
The Sherwood Library Elevator for our program area is currently out of service. We are working with facilities staff to restore service as soon as possible.
Central Library - Photocopying and Scanning Unavailable
Due to maintenance issues, photocopying and scanning services are not currently available at Central Library. The estimated time of disruption is unknown. Thank you for your patience.
Mount Hope - Delayed Opening
Due to Staff training, the Mount Hope Branch will have a delayed opening of 2 pm on Wednesday, November 20. Please visit the Turner Park Branch as the next nearest location for your library needs.
Delayed Opening - Ancaster Branch
Due to Staff training, the Ancaster Branch will have a delayed opening of 10 am on Wednesday, November 20. Please visit the Dundas or Terryberry Branch as the next nearest locations for your library needs.
Ending support for OverDrive's desktop apps and website MP3 downloads
On November 13, 2024, the MP3 audiobook format will be retired from HPL's OverDrive website and support for OverDrive's desktop apps for Windows and Mac (which only work with MP3 audiobooks) will not be available.
After this change, you can listen to audiobooks using the following options:
- In Libby (available for Android, iOS, or Amazon Fire devices or at libbyapp.com in a web browser)
- On HPL's OverDrive website using the Listen now in browser option
- In the OverDrive app (only available in select countries)
Sherwood Branch - Elevator Out of Service
The elevator is currently out of order. Estimated time of disruption is unknown. Thank you for your patience.
Historical Records of the City of Hamilton
Local History and Archives holds a collection of historical records generated by the City of Hamilton and its constituent departments from 1847 to approximately 2000. This collection also includes records from its predecessor entity, the Town of Hamilton from 1833 to 1846.
The Historical Records of the City of Hamilton collection is arranged into Record Groups in numerical sequence. They include the following: RG1 – Minutes; RG2 -- By-laws; RG3 – Committees; RG4 – Mayor; RG5 -- Board of Control; RG6 -- City Clerk; RG7 -- City Solicitor; RG8 – Treasury; RG9 – Assessment; RG10 – Police; RG11 – Fire; RG12 – Health; RG13 – Hospitals; RG14 – Personnel; RG15 – Building; RG16 -- Engineering and Works; RG17 -- Industrial Commissioner; RG18 – Parks; RG19 -- Culture and Recreation; RG20 – Architect; RG21 – Planning; RG22 – Traffic; RG23 -- Real Estate; RG24 -- Community Development; RG25 – Purchasing; RG26 – Property.
A detailed paper finding aid for this collection can be found in-person in the Local History and Archives reading room on the 3rd floor of the Central library. A new and updated guide to the Historical Records of the City of Hamilton is currently being prepared by staff and will be made available online when revisions are completed.