From Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 31, the Ancaster Branch will be temporarily closed due to a roof and HVAC replacement. During this time, service hours will be available at the Morgan Firestone Arena, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster. The last day to pick up your Holds is Thursday, May 1st. Thank you for your understanding.
All branches closed on Friday, April 18, 2025 for Good Friday. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All branches closed on Sunday, April 20, 2025 for Easter Sunday. This includes branches with Extended Access.
All branches closed on Monday, April 21, 2025 for Easter Monday. This includes branches with Extended Access.
The digital microfilm machines at Central Library are not working. A single analog machine is available, but it doesn't print. We aim to have the digital devices repaired as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Due to the ongoing roof repair project, noise and parking disruptions will continue until April 25. Thank you for your patience.
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
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Murdoch Collection: Alphabetical Listing
Wainfleet - 15 December 1956
Walsingham - 11 May 1963
Warsaw - 25 June 1960
Wasaga Beach - 29 May 1954, 13 June 1959, 8 August 1964
Washington - 5 May 1956
Waterdown - 10 February 1951, 17 December 1960
Waterdown – Market - 28 August 1954
Waterford - 26 September 1953, 28 November 1959
Waterloo - 14 January 1956, 1 February 1964
Wawa - 10 September 1960, 9 January 1965
Welland - 10 August 1963
Welland Canal - 11 July 1953, 12 March 1960
Wellandport - 18 August 1951, 21 October 1961
Wellesley - 11 October 1958
Wentworth County - 17 July 1954
West Flamboro - 15 December 1951, 23 February 1963
West Lorne - 16 July 1955
West Montrose - 6 June 1953
Westover - 17 November 1951, 9 June 1962
Whitby - 4 April 1959
White River - 28 January 1956
Wiarton - 17 August 1957
Williamsburg, Virginia, USA - 20 April 1957
Williamsford - 22 October 1960
Willow Cove - 29 November 1952
Windham - 15 March 1958
Windsor - 20 February 1954
Winona - 24 March 1951, 19 April 1958, 9 March 1963
Woodburn - 16 June 1951
Woodstock - 3 May 1958
York - 3 November 1951, 20 July 1963
York Road - 18 April 1953
Young’s Point - 26 September 1959
Zimmerman - 9 February 1952, 10 March 1962
Zurich - 6 February 1960