Carlisle Branch - Accessible Washroom Unavailable
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is temporarily unavailable. We are working to remedy this issue and apologize for the inconvenience.
Carlisle Branch - Extended Access
On Wednesday, October 9, Extended Access will not be available from 9 am-3 pm due to maintenance. Thank you for your patience.
Central Library and Stoney Creek Branch - Delayed Openings
Due to Staff training, Central Library opens at 10 am on Tuesday October 1.
Nearby are Barton or Locke branches, which both open at 9am.
Also due to Staff training, Stoney Creek Branch opens at 10am on Monday October 7.
Nearby are Saltfleet and Red Hill branches, which both open at 9am.
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.
Research Your House
Various sources can be used to document the history of a building. Except for well-known Hamilton-area homes, most do not have a ready-made history to consult. Therefore, the researcher must construct a history from scratch using available sources. This process can take time, and unfortunately, some properties may have very few, if any, historical records.
There are also specialized finding aids for other collections available in Local History and Archives.
Check in the Where-to-Look under the surname or ask for assistance at the Local History and Archives Information Desk.
There are also invaluable records that can be requested through the City of Hamilton's Property Record Search and through the Ontario Land Registry (OnLand).