Ancaster Branch Women's Washroom Out of Order - April 15

The women's  washroom at Ancaster Branch will be unavailable on April 15 while undergoing maintenance.

Published:
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 5:00pm
Printing Unavailable at Greensville Branch

Printing is not working at Greensville Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

Published:
Monday, April 13, 2026 - 6:15pm
Concession Branch - Renovations Underway

Renovations are expected to be completed by May 7. Construction repairs and noise may impact your next visit. Thank you for your understanding.

Published:
Monday, April 13, 2026 - 1:15pm
Turner Park - Study Hall Cancellations

Due to maintenance and construction, Study Hall is cancelled on Thursdays, April 16 and 23 (8pm-Midnight). The parking lot will also not be available on Thursday, April 23 (10pm-5am) and Friday, April 24 (10pm-5am). We apologize for the inconvenience.

Published:
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 2:30pm
Mount Hope Branch - Delayed Opening, Monday, May 4

Due to Staff training, Mount Hope Branch will have a delayed opening of 2 pm on Monday, May 4. You may visit Turner Park Branch as the next nearest location for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Friday, March 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor, March 30-April 27

Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modifications

Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Thursday, April 16

  • Rockton 10:30-11:30 am - Cancelled
  • Mohawk Gardens 2:30-3 pm - Cancelled
  • Meadowlands 3:30-4 pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, April 21

  • Greencedar 5:30pm-6:30pm (instead of 4-5pm)
  • Mountview 5:30-6:30 pm - Cancelled

Friday, April 24

  • Winona 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
  • Maplewood 2:30-4 pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, April 28

  • McMaster 3:30-4:30 pm - Cancelled

Wednesday, April 29

  • Swansea 10-10:30 am - Cancelled
  • Helen Detwiler 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
  • Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Sherwood Branch: Renovations

As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm

War of 1812 - Collection Bibliography - F

(Fairplay, Francis)
The Canadas As They Now Are. Comprehending a View of Their Climate, Rivers, Lakes, Canals, Government, Laws, Taxes, Towns, Trades, & c. with a Description of the Soil and Advantages or Disadvantages of Every Township in Each Province: Derived from the Reports of the Inspectors Made to the Justices at Quarter-Sessions, and from Other Authentic Sources, Assisted by Local Knowledge. With a Map, Showing the Position of Each Township, A Point of utmost Consequence to the Settler; Compiled without reference to the particular interest of any land company or association. By a Late Resident.
London: James Duncan, 37, Paternoster Row; Cross, Holborn; and Mann, Cornhill.
MDCCCXXXIII
xv, 116, map
R971.03 CAN CESC

Fay, Heman Allen(comp.) 1778-1865
Collection of the Official Accounts, in Detail, of all the Battles Fought by Sea and Land, between the Navy and Army of the United States, and the Navy and Army of Great Britain, During the Years 1812, 13, 14 & 15.
New York: E. Conrad, 1817
295
Howes 3488; Sabin 23940; TPL 1046
R971.034 COL CESC

Fessenden, Thomas Green
Some Thoughts on the Present Dispute...
SEE
Tracts and Facts as to the War of 1812(3)

Fidfaddy, Frederick Augustus (pseud.)
The Adventures of Uncle Sam, In Search After His Lost Honor. By Frederick Augustus Fidfaddy, Esq. Member of The Legion of Honor, Scratch-etary to Uncle Sam and Cousellor to Himself.
Taurum per caudum grabbo (Merino Latin)
Middletown, Conn.: Printed by Seth Richards, 1816
142
Howes 3535 "First book to symbolize the United States by the phrase "Uncle Sam"' Sabin 24260; TPL 1047
R971.053 F488 CESW

Fitzgibbon, Mary Agnes 1851-1915
A Veteran of 1812. The Life of James Fitzgibbon.
Toronto: William Briggs, 1894
viii, [9]-348
Gagnon II 794; Watters pg. 499
RB F577 CESC

Fitzgibbon, Mary Agnes 1851-1915
A Veteran of 1812. The Life of James Fitzgibbon.
Toronto: Coles Publishing co., 1970
336, 55
RB F577a CESC

Flint, James
A Discourse, Delivered in the Audience of His Excellency Caleb Strong, Esq. Governor, His Honor William Phillips, Esq. Lieutenant Governor. The Honorable Council, and the Two Branches of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. on the Anniversary Election, May 31, 1815. By James Flint, Minister of the Church in the East Parish of Bridgewater.
Boston: Printed by Russell, Cutler and Co. for Benjamin Russell...Printer to the State. 1815
31
Sabin 24773
R971.034 FLI CESC

Ford, Colonel Frederick Samuel Lampson 1869-
William Dunlop
Toronto; The Albert Brituel Book Show, 1934
60
Watters pg. 500
RB D9211 CESC

Franchere, Gabriel
Narrative of a Voyage to The Northwest Coast of American in the Years 1811, 1812, 1813, and 1814 or the First American Settlement on the Pacific. By Gabriel Franchere. Translated and edited by J. V. Huntington.
New York: Redfield, 110 and 112 Nassau Street, 1854
[1], 376, [8]
Sabin 35432 "The author was one of the party sent out by Mr. Asher and this work is the basis of Washington Irving's "Astoria".
TPL 985
R917.12 F846n

Fraser, Alexander (ed.) 1860-1936
Brock Centenary 1812-1912. Account of the Celebration at Queenston Heights, Ontario, On the 12th October, 1912.
Second edition.
Toronto: Printed and published for the committee by William Briggs, 1913
96
Watters pg. 500
RB B782f CESC

Freed, Augustus Toplady 1835-1924
Address at the unveiling of a monument erected by the Barton Lodge, No. 6, G.R.C., A.F. & A.M., in the Province of Ontario to the late Wor. Bro. Capt. Wm. Johnston Kerr (The Victor for Beaver Dam, 1813) at St. Luke's Church, Burlington, Ontario, Sunday June 27th, 1909.
Hamilton (?), 1909
[3]-6
R971.034 F875 CESH

Fromentin, Eligius - 1822
Mr. Fromentin's motion
Washington City: Printed by Roger C. Weightman, 1814
[4]
R328.10973 FRO CESC

Further papers relating to the War with America. Ordered, by the House of Commons, to be Printed, 13 February 1815.
6
R971.034 FUR CESC