Makerspace is closed today due to unforeseen circumstances and will re-open tomorrow. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Central Makerspace Closed
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Sunday, November 23, 2025 - 12:00pm
Freelton Branch Network Unavailable
On Wednesday, November 26, there will be a guest WiFi disruption as upgrade maintenance will take place. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Friday, November 21, 2025 - 1:00pm
Greensville Branch Parking Lot Not Accessible approximately 8am-3pm Mon. Nov. 24th
The parking lot at Greensville Branch is closed approximately 8am-3pm Mon. Nov. 24th for tree work.
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Friday, November 21, 2025 - 12:00pm
Greensville Branch: Parking Lot Disruption
On Monday, November 24, there will be tree removal services on-site until 3pm. Parking spaces will be limited during Extended Access. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Thursday, November 20, 2025 - 2:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Network Unavailable
On Tuesday, November 25, there will be a guest WiFi disruption as upgrade maintenance will take place. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2025 - 3:15pm
Concession Branch: Guest WiFi Upgrade
On Monday, November 24, there will be a guest WiFi disruption as upgrade maintenance will take place. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - 2:00pm
Extended Access at Freelton Branch Unavailable
Extended Access at Freelton Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly. Apologies for the inconvenience.
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Monday, November 17, 2025 - 2:00pm
Large Format Printer Currently Unavailable
The Large Format Printer is not working at Dundas Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.
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Friday, November 14, 2025 - 4:30pm
Bookmobile Service Modification
Please note the Bookmobile will be attending the following community events.
Saturdays, November 22 and 29:
- Hess Village Winter Market, 10:30am-4:30pm
- Regular Saturday Visits cancelled for both dates.
Saturday, December 6:
- Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade 2-4pm
- Millgrove Visit is cancelled.
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Friday, November 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Delayed Branch Openings
The following locations will open later than scheduled to allow for Staff training drills.
Monday, November 24
Mount Hope, 2pm
Thursday, November 27
Stoney Creek, 10am
Please visit nearby branches. www.hpl.ca/hours
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees
Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
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Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
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
