Ancaster Branch Women's Washroom Out of Order - April 15

The women's  washroom at Ancaster Branch will be unavailable on April 15 while undergoing maintenance.

Published:
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 5:00pm
Printing Unavailable at Greensville Branch

Printing is not working at Greensville Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

Published:
Monday, April 13, 2026 - 6:15pm
Concession Branch - Renovations Underway

Renovations are expected to be completed by May 7. Construction repairs and noise may impact your next visit. Thank you for your understanding.

Published:
Monday, April 13, 2026 - 1:15pm
Turner Park - Study Hall Cancellations

Due to maintenance and construction, Study Hall is cancelled on Thursdays, April 16 and 23 (8pm-Midnight). The parking lot will also not be available on Thursday, April 23 (10pm-5am) and Friday, April 24 (10pm-5am). We apologize for the inconvenience.

Published:
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 2:30pm
Mount Hope Branch - Delayed Opening, Monday, May 4

Due to Staff training, Mount Hope Branch will have a delayed opening of 2 pm on Monday, May 4. You may visit Turner Park Branch as the next nearest location for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Friday, March 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor, March 30-April 27

Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modifications

Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Thursday, April 16

  • Rockton 10:30-11:30 am - Cancelled
  • Mohawk Gardens 2:30-3 pm - Cancelled
  • Meadowlands 3:30-4 pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, April 21

  • Greencedar 5:30pm-6:30pm (instead of 4-5pm)
  • Mountview 5:30-6:30 pm - Cancelled

Friday, April 24

  • Winona 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
  • Maplewood 2:30-4 pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, April 28

  • McMaster 3:30-4:30 pm - Cancelled

Wednesday, April 29

  • Swansea 10-10:30 am - Cancelled
  • Helen Detwiler 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
  • Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
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

McCullough Collection

Box #5

April 5, 1941,

January 3, 1942 - April 11, 1942,

January 2, 1943 - December 31, 1943

April 5, 1941 London Landmarks

January 3, 1942 The British Spirit

January 17, 1942 Sutherlands Hamilton

January 24, 1942 The Stage Coach Age

January 31, 1942 The Old Crystal Palace

February 7, 1942 Hamilton Newspaperdom (1869)

February 14, 1942 Hamilton in Fifty-Seven

February 21, 1942 Back to the Fifties

February 28, 1942 Old Time Advertisers

March 7, 1942 The Old Verandas - and Other Things

March 14, 1942 The Old Bookshops

March 21, 1942 The Open Door - A Medley of Memories (#1)

March 28, 1942 " (#2)

April 4, 1942 " (#3)

April 11, 1942 The Old Gore Bank

January 2, 1943 Crozier of the Terror. Recalling the Franklin Expedition (1845-1848) (#1)

January 9, 1943 " (#2)

January 16, 1943 Dear Old Dundas

January 23, 1943 More Brief Biographies

January 30, 1943 Choirs of Fifty Years Ago (#1)

February 6, 1943 " (#2)

February 13, 1943 Neighbourhood Names

February 20, 1943 Hotel on Wheels

February 27, 1943 Boarding Round

March 6, 1943 Scouting and Transport in War

March 13, 1943 Past Years...Being Some Reminiscences of Charles R. McCullough (#1)

March 20, 1943 " (#2)

March 27, 1943 " (#3)

April 3, 1943 Old Days - Old Ways (#1)

April 10, 1943 " (#2)

April 17, 1943 " (#3)

April 24, 1943 " (#4)

May 1, 1943 A Great Queen's Father

May 8, 1943 The Pioneers (#1)

May 15, 1943 " (#2)

May 22, 1943 The Monuments

May 29, 1943 The Pioneers (#3)

June 5, 1943 " (#4)

June 12, 1943 " (#5)

June 19, 1943 An XVIII Century Magazine

June 26, 1943 Hamilton's First Settlers

July 3, 1943 A Tribune of '83

July 10, 1943 A Spectator of 1852 (#1)

July 17, 1943 " (#2)

July 24, 1943 Old Time Advertisers

July 31, 1943 The Hungry Years

August 7, 1943 Heroine of 1812

August 14, 1943 Tales of the Great

August 21, 1943 A Descant on Doctors

September 4, 1943 Gentleman Johnnie Burgoyne

September 11, 1943 Story of Jane McCrea

September 18, 1943 Castle Dangerous

September 25, 1943 The Moores and Others

October 2, 1943 Just Seventy Years Ago (#1)

October 9, 1943 " (#2)

October 16, 1943 A Visit to Dundurn

October 23, 1943 A Brilliant and Beloved Bishop

October 30, 1943 A Canadian Leonidas (#1)

November 6, 1943 " (#2)

November 13, 1943 The Carrolls of Rockbay (#1)

November 20, 1943 " (#2)

November 27, 1943 Ninety-Nine Years Ago

December 11, 1943 Wits, Wags and Bigwigs

December 18, 1943 Tales That Were Told

December 24, 1943 Christmas Eve and Day, 1852

December 31, 1943 New Year's Eve and Day, 1852-1853