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Central Library - Jackson Square Entrance Book Dropbox Out of Service
The book return dropbox at the Jackson Square entrance of the Central Library is currently out of service. The York Blvd dropbox is still available. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Affected Branch:
Publish Date:
Saturday, July 31, 2021 - 4:45pm
Bookmobile Stops - Saturday August 7
On Saturday August 7, the following Bookmobile stops are cancelled:
- Stoney Creek Arena 11am-12pm
- Rockton 2:30-3pm
- Millgrove 3:30-4pm
We look forward to seeing you next time.
Affected Branch:
Publish Date:
Thursday, July 29, 2021 - 10:15am
Ice Harvesting
The ice harvest on Hamilton Harbour was considered by some to be the first harvest of the year. During the winter months the ice companies had to lay up enough ice to get the city residents through the sweltering summer months.
Ice harvesters cut out the first blocks as best they can to make an open space. With the removal of each block a longer channel opens. Horses are brought in and the big ice blocks are towed shoreward along these open channels.
The great ice sheds along the bayfront were filled to capacity during this harvest and you could see sleighs loaded with blocks of ice moving up the streets constantly.
One ice firm in the 1920's prided itself on cutting 4 tons of ice per minute for a total of 2,000 tons of ice daily.
With the increasing popularity of electric refrigeration, as well as the growing pollution of the bay's waters, the picturesque job of ice harvesting gradually faded away.
