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.
Sherwood Branch - Basement Renovation
The first phase of renovations will begin at the Sherwood Branch from April 10 to May 2. During this time, noise disruptions may occur throughout the branch due to a basement renovation. Parking, access to the building, and collections will not be affected. Thank you for your patience. www.hpl.ca/sherwood
Red Hill Branch - Delayed Opening
Due to electrical maintenance, the Red Hill Branch will open at 1 pm on Wednesday, April 9. You may visit the Parkdale and Saltfleet Branches as your next nearest locations. www.hpl.ca/red-hill
Ontario Genealogical Society - Hamilton Branch - Library Collection
The Hamilton Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society has deposited their research library collection in Local History & Archives. If you have any questions about this collection, please contact LH&A.
The collection includes books and genealogical resources from the following geographic and subject areas:
Wentworth County: General, Ancaster, Barton, Beverly, Binbrook, East Flamborough, Glanford, Hamilton, Saltfleet, West Flamborough
Ontario: General, Brant, Bruce, Carleton, Cochrane, Dufferin, Dundas, Durham, Elgin, Essex, Frontenac, Glengarry, Grenville, Grey, Haldimand, Halton, Hastings, Huron, Kent, Lambton, Lanark, Leeds, Lennox, Lincoln, Middlesex, Muskoka, Norfolk, Northumberland, Ontario, Oxford, Peel, Perth, Peterborough, Prescott, Prince Edward, Renfrew, Russell, Simcoe, Stormont, Thunder Bay, Victoria, Waterloo, Welland, Wellington, [see separate section for Wentworth], York
Canada: General, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, [see separate section for Ontario], Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan
British Isles: General, England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales
United States: General and some specific resources by state
Miscellaneous: Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands
Family Histories: Alphabetically by family name
Research: Guides and How-To books