Waterdown Branch - Sorter Out of Service
The sorter is temporarily out of order. The estimated time of disruption is unknown. Please use the drop boxes for your library material returns.
www.hpl.ca/waterdown
Phishing Scheme
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General History of Hamilton
The General History section of Local History & Archives online content concerns topics including the chronology of the cities and towns in the Hamilton area, the history of Gore Park, and local ghosts and legends.