Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.
Significant heat and humidity will arrive on Tuesday June 30.
For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton
Published:
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - 9:00am
What's Happening Guide Changes
The What's Happening Guide has been retired and replaced with different communications channels and tactics. You can find the new Summer Reading Flyer here. Watch for future communications updates.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Sunday Hours Return to Central Library
Starting July 5, Central Library will be open on Sundays from Noon to 5 pm. www.hpl.ca/central
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 1:00pm
Red Hill Branch Accessible Ramp Not Available
The accessibility ramp at Red Hill Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Monday, June 29, 2026 - 9:45am
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 2:45pm
Study Halls Pause for Summer Break
The last day of Study Hall is Thursday, June 25. The service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Canada Day Closure - All Branches
All HPL Branches are closed on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1st. Bookmobile is off the road and Extended Access is unavailable. Regular service hours resume on Thursday, July 2. Our Virtual Branch is open at hpl.ca. www.hpl.ca/hours
Published:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Construction work at Barton Branch
The entrance to the Barton Branch parking lot off of Milton St. is currently inaccessible due to construction. The parking lot can still be accessed via the alley off Fullerton St. during this time.
Published:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 9:15am
Phishing Scheme
Please be aware of online phishing attempts impersonating Hamilton Public Library and Library Staff. HPL does not solicit paid freelance opportunities through social media or other messaging applications. HPL does not request personal or banking information through social media or require financial compensation when reviewing job applications. Please report phishing schemes to communications@hpl.ca. If you think you are a victim of fraud, please call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Tuesday, June 30:
- Greencedar - Cancelled
- Mountview - Cancelled
Wed, July 1:
- Library Closed - All Stops Cancelled
Thurs, July 2:
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Rockton Cancelled
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Mohawk Gardens Cancelled
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Meadowlands Cancelled
Fri, July 3:
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Winona Cancelled
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Queen Victoria Cancelled
Mon, July 6:
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Special Event - All Stops Cancelled
Published:
Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
West Flamborough Books in the OGS Collection
West Flamborough Books in the OGS Collection
To request any of the Wentworth County records please cite the county name, the town or township name, and the book number on the request slip.
For example, to access the third book listed below you would request:
Wentworth County, Saltfleet, #01921
Those books listed in italics were not transferred from the OGS as Local History & Archives or the library general collection already owned them. To access these books please use the library call number. WEST
FLAMBOROUGH
Births, Marriages, Deaths in East & West Flamborough. 1869-1913 (01927)
Centennial Celebration - West Flamborough. S.S. #5 1848-1948 (01928)
Crown Patentees of West Flamborough. R971.3521 Sm61 CESH (01929)
History of the Town of Dundas. Parts 1-3. R971.3522 W857h CESH (01931, 01930, 01932)
Marriage Records 1817-1832, West Flamborough (01933)
Marriage Records 1836-1868 by Rev. Thos. Christie, West Flamborough - Church Records. include many areas of Ontario (01934)
Millgrove Through the Years (01935)
Millgrove Through the Years. (Index) (01936)
Reminiscences of An Old Boy. 1921-1923. Finding Aid. Dundas Star Columns by William Henry Moss (01937)
Township of West Flamborough Centennial Celebration. 1850-1950 R971.352 WES CESH (01938)
Index to Rev. Christie Marriage Records (01986)
Early Burials in Dundas Cemeteries (01987)
Dundas, 1847-1973 R971.3522 BUT CESH (01991)
Bits of the Past. Historical Highlights. 160 Years. 1830-1990. St. Paul’s United Church. Dundas, Ontario (01996)
Index to the History of the Town of Dundas. Series 1, 2, & 3 (02056)
Imperial Atlas of 1903: West Flamborough Township. R346.713045 WEN CESH (02087)
Index to Surtees Map 1859: West Flamborough Twp. R929.3713 WEN CESH (02130)
The Dundas Heritage. R971.3522 B813 CESH (02140)
Places of Worship: West Flamborough Township (02169)
Methodist Sabbath School, Dundas, ON: Diamond Jubilee 1833 – 1908 (02405)
History of Beechgrove School and the District in and near the Village of Freelton (02407)
1901 Census: Dundas Town. R929 371352 NIN CESH (02421)
1901 Census: West Flamborough Township. R929.371352 NIN CESH (02422)
For Cemetery indexes for West Flamborough ask for the Finding Aid at the Local History & Archives Information Desk
