Lynden Branch - Self-Serve Access Not Available

Self-Serve Access is not available tonight, Thursday, August 7, from 6 pm-8 pm. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Published:
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - 5:15pm
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled / Delayed

The Meadowlands stop will be cancelled today due to a scheduling issue. Bennetto will arrive to the stop at 4:30-5:30 today. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Bookmobile Stop: 
Published:
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - 9:15am
Printing, Photocopying and Scanning Unavailable at Dundas Branch

Printing and photocopying are not working at Dundas Branch. We're working to get these working again as soon as possible.

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Published:
Saturday, August 2, 2025 - 9:45am
Locke Branch - Filming Nearby

Filming will take place near the Locke Branch from August 4 to 8, which will impact traffic flow and parking. We apologize for the inconvenience.

  • East and West Side of Locke Street South
  • North and South Side of Herkimer Street
  • North and South Side of Stanley Avenue
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Published:
Thursday, July 31, 2025 - 11:30am
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order

The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.

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Published:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume

Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available

The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.

Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm

John Morris Collection

Hamilton Harbour, circa 1945
Hamilton Harbour, circa 1945

John Morris was an amateur photographer, first in Grimsby, then in Toronto. As a member of the Toronto Camera Club, he became actively involved in salon exhibition work during the 1920's. In the 1930's, he worked in several professional studios in Toronto.

During World War II, he was responsible for the R.C.A.F. Ontario Command photographic operations. After the war, he settled in Hamilton, where he operated his own professional studio until the early 1970's. He died in 1978.

In 1980, the bulk of his collection was transferred to the National Archives.

The photographic negatives in the possession of Local History & Archives are of the Hamilton area, and were donated to the Hamilton Public Library by John Morris before his death.

Finding Aid: R779.092 MORRI HOU CESH