Hoopla Outage

Due to the ongoing Amazon Web Services issue that is currently affecting internet access across the globe today, Monday, October 20, Hoopla Digital is experiencing technical issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, October 20, 2025 - 1:00pm
Ancaster Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

The accessible washroom at Ancaster Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.

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Published:
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 3:00pm
Central Library - 4th Floor Closure

Due to an all-day special event, the 4th Floor is closed on Saturday, October 25, from 8 am to 5 pm. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available for study and workspaces. www.hpl.ca/central

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Affected Branch: Central Library
Published:
Friday, October 17, 2025 - 11:00am
Delayed Branch Openings 

The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills. 

Tuesday, October 21 
Central Library, 10 am 
Sherwood Branch, 10 am 

Thursday, October 23
Locke Branch, 10am

Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am

You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 2:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items. 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 27)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the branch is temporarily closed until October 27. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale and Barton branches.

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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

Spectator File S-1 1953-May 21, 1956

1953- May 21, 1956

1953 McMaster Convocation

March 1953 Massey. Governor General [at hydro]

June 1953 Queen's Coronation

[wire photos, Bishop Bagnall & Bishop Ryan, old prints, decorations for Queen, Niagara Falls]

June 2, 1953 Coronation Day Parade & Festivities

1954-1955 Misc. Negs

1954 or 1955 Editor's Conference

1955 Adam Beck Power Plant. Niagara Falls

1955 Askew Boat House Fire

1955 Dundurn Museum. Head of the Lake Hist. Soc. [Sept. 22, 1955]

1955? J. Diefenbaker in Hamilton

1955 Jordan Museum

1955 Midland Shrine

1955 Registry Office

July 1955 Army Negs

Sept. 9, 1955 Model Home Week

Oct. 11, 1955 Diesel Engines (by Bruce Murdoch)

Oct. 21, 1955 McMaster Convocation

Nov. 19, 1955 General Hospital - New Children's Wing. Interior

Nov. 26, 1955 Notre Dame Academy (Waterdown)

Dec. 21, 1955 Fire at York Street

1956 Ham. Lacrosse Club

1956 Shopping Centre Henry Morgans. Henry Morgan Store. The Centre

1956 Miss Canada Pageant

1956 National Ballet

Feb. 15, 1956 Pipeline Feature

April 16, 1956 Petawawa - Can. Guards

April 20-25, 1956 Kiwanis Music Festival Winners

May 9, 1956

May 7-8-9, 1956 Circulation Mgs. Conv.

May 21, 1956 McMaster Convocation