The accessible washroom at Parkdale Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Parkdale Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
Published:
Thursday, March 5, 2026 - 11:00am
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessible door wave to open function is not working at Carlisle Branch. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 - 1:30pm
Valley Park Community Centre Closure
From March 23 until April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations, reopening April 13. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026.
Valley Park Branch will remain open during the renovations for your library needs.
Published:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11:00am
Concession Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Concession Branch's Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Seating may be limited at times. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Central Library - Living Room Renovation Preparation
Starting Tuesday February 10, the First Floor Living Room is closed due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-4. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Please note the following Bookmobile visit updates.
Wednesday, March 4
St. Elizabeth Village: 1:15-1:45pm - Cancelled
Gemini: 2-2:30pm - Cancelled
Rosedale: 5-6:30pm - Cancelled
Friday, March 6
Winona: 11am-Noon - Cancelled
Queen Victora: 3-4pm - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, February 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Central Library - Sunday Hours Paused
Effective Sunday, February 1, Sunday service hours at Central Library will be paused.
Sunday Hours will continue at Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches from 1-5pm.
Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am
History of City Hall Citation List
1. City Council Minutes. Mar. 4, 1833. [CCM]
2. The Hamilton Spectator. Mar. 8, 1888.
3. Day Book. Aug. 26, 1835.
4. Day Book. Nov. 25, 1835.
5. Day Book. Aug. 9, 1836.
6. CCM. Mar. 27, 1837.
7. CCM. Apr. 4, 1837.
8. CCM. Apr. 17, 1837.
9. CCM. May 15, 1837.
10. CCM. May 15, 1837.
11. The Hamilton Spectator. July 28, 1923.
12. CCM. Feb. 18, 1838.
13. Day Book. Mar. 1, 1838.
14. Campbell, M.F. A Mountain and a City. pg. 97.
15. The Hamilton Spectator. Oct. 21, 1887.
16. The Hamilton Spectator. May 16, 1936.
17. Campbell. M.F. A Mountain and a City. pg. 94.
18. CCM. Aug. 27, 1838.
19. Receipts & Expenditures Book. Dec. 1, 1838. pg. 1.
20. CCM. Dec. 9, 1839.
21. CCM. Apr. 8, 1872.
22. CCM. July 29, 1872.
23. CCM. Aug. 26, 1872.
24. CCM. Feb. 10, 1873.
25. CCM. Oct. 6, 1873.
26. The Hamilton Spectator. Oct. 21, 1887.
27. The Hamilton Spectator. May 3, 1887.
28. The Hamilton Spectator. July 26, 1887.
29. The Hamilton Spectator. May 12, 1887.
30. The Hamilton Spectator. Oct. 11, 1887.
31. The Hamilton Spectator. Nov. 4, 1887.
32. The Hamilton Spectator. Nov. 1, 1887.
33. CCM. Nov. 28, 1887.
34. The Hamilton Spectator. Nov. 11, 1887.
35. The Hamilton Spectator. July 17, 1888.
36. The Hamilton Spectator. July 19, 1888.
37. CCM. Sept. 24, 1888.
38. The Globe & Mail. Dec. 12, 1959.
39. The Hamilton Spectator. Nov. 2, 1891.
40. CCM. Oct. 8, 1894.
41. The Hamilton Spectator. Oct. 29, 1894.
42. The Hamilton Spectator. Oct. 6, 1894.
43. CCM. Feb. 11, 1895.
44. The Hamilton Spectator. June 3, 1947.
45. The Hamilton Spectator. Mar. 20, 1915.
46. The Hamilton Spectator. Jan. 13, 1922.
47. The Hamilton Spectator. July 27, 1922.
48. The Hamilton Spectator. Jan. 14, 1949.
49. The Hamilton Spectator. May 3, 1929.
50. The Hamilton Spectator. May 31, 1944.
51. The Hamilton Spectator. July 15, 1947.
52. The Hamilton Spectator. Jan. 13, 1950.
53. The Hamilton Spectator. Mar. 18, 1950.
54. Faludi, E.G. Master Plan for the Development of the City of Hamilton. pg. 76.
55. The Hamilton Spectator. Apr. 9, 1947
56. The Hamilton Spectator. Sept. 17, 1952.
57. Hamilton News. May 3, 1950.
58. The Hamilton Spectator. Sept. 18, 1952.
59. The Hamilton Spectator. Apr. 2, 1955.
60. Daily News. Mar. 26, 1955.
61. Daily News. Apr. 5, 1955.
62. The Hamilton Spectator. Jan. 14, 1958.
63. The Hamilton Spectator. Jan. 23, 1958.
64. The Hamilton Spectator. Jan. 29, 1958.
65. The Hamilton Spectator. Jan. 28, 1959.
66. The Hamilton Spectator. May 15, 1958.
67. The Hamilton Spectator. June 30, 1958.
68. The Hamilton Spectator. July 2, 1958.
69. The Hamilton Spectator. July 25, 1958.
70. The Hamilton Spectator. Apr. 5, 1961.
71. The Hamilton Spectator. Dec. 29, 1958.
72. The Hamilton Spectator. May 21, 1960.
73. The Hamilton Spectator. Oct. 26, 1960.
74. The Hamilton Spectator. June 16, 1961.
75. The Hamilton Spectator. July 26, 1961.
76. The Hamilton Spectator. Aug. 7, 1963.
