Brantford Public Library

Site: Brantford - Colborne St

Service: Local History and Genealogy Resources

Record #: SIM1177
Last Full Update: 10 Mar 2026

Service Details

Hours

Library hours

  • Mon-Thu 9:30 am-8 pm
  • Fri 9:30 am-6 pm
  • Sat 9:30 am-5 pm    
Areas Served Brant County ; Brantford ; Six Nations of the Grand River
Eligibility

Individuals with an interest in local history and genealogy

Application

Contact by phone for more information or visit the website: https://www.brantfordlibrary.ca/Modules/History/

Languages English
Fees No fees required to use the Local History Room in person. Local history material can be photocopied for 20 cents per page at the Main Branch. Fees for genealogy and local history requests can be found at: https://www.brantfordlibrary.ca/Modules/History/Genealogy/#Is-there-a-fee-for-a-request

Address and Location

Located In Community Brantford
Address & Map
173 Colborne St
Brantford, ON N3T 2G8
Intersection Colborne St and Market St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

Online tools and genealogy resources

  • digital archives
  • birth, marriage, death index
  • Geoffrey Moyer local history room
  • historical maps
  • genealogy websites
  • virtual war memorial search

Contact Information

Office Phone

519-756-2220

Fax 519-756-4979
E-Mail info@brantfordlibrary.ca
Website https://www.brantfordlibrary.ca
Social Media Facebook YouTube Instagram
Primary Contact Tom Bentley, Coordinator, Community Engagement; Phone: 519-756-2220 ext 3308; Email: tbentley@brantfordlibrary.ca

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