Learn about the resources available in Local History and Archives.
If you are new to genealogy, need research tips, or are an avid genealogist looking to connect with fellow researchers, join us to learn about the resources available in Local History and Archives.
Genealogy Club with guest speaker Archivist Kesley Haas has been postponed to later this year.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
The first Hamilton Public Library building opened on September 16, 1890 by the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen on the north side of Main Street West. In 1913, a new main library opened. This building was replaced in 1980 by Central Library, at the current location on York Boulevard.
In 2010, Central Library re-opened after approximately 18 months of renovations. Central Library opened with a newly revitalized first floor, which includes a Community Living Room that takes advantage of natural light. The Ontario Library Association honoured Central in 2012 with an Architectural and Design Transformation award.
