
Carlisle branch Accessible door out of order
The accessible door at Carlisle is not currently working. We are working with the facilities team to fix it as soon as possible.
Barton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Barton Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Printing Unavailable - Ancaster Branch
Printing is not available at the Ancaster Branch today, Wednesday March 26th. Estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.
Turner Park - Roof Repairs
From March 26 until June 30, the Turner Park Branch will undergo a roof repair. There may be parking lot and noise disruptions. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Genealogy: Research Your Family

The Local History & Archives Department, located on the third floor of the Central Library, has many resources to help you research the history of your family.
We also subscribe to Ancestry Library Edition. This can be accessed from the LH&A Online page. Please be advised that Ancestry only works from within Hamilton Public Library locations.
Library staff are available to help you and no appointment is necessary. To view archival materials, you will be required to show identification.
Photocopies and copies from the microfilm reader/printers both cost 10 cents per page*. Our microfilm readers also let you save to your USB storage device for free.
Please contact Local History & Archives for more information.
*All prices are subject to applicable taxes.