Freelton Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order

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

Published:
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 3:30pm
Turner Park - Outdoor Maintenance and Repairs

From August 18-19, accessible parking spots at the back of the building will not be available due to concrete and perimeter walkway repairs. From August 20-22, the main entrance from the back of the building will not be available. Please use the sidewalk on the side of the Branch to enter through the front entrance (off Rymal Road East) and gain access to the back parking lot. Thank you for your understanding.

Published:
Friday, August 8, 2025 - 12:00pm
Lynden Branch - Self-Serve Access Not Available

Self-Serve Access is not available until after 1 pm today, Friday, August 8. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Published:
Thursday, August 7, 2025 - 5:15pm
Printing, Photocopying and Scanning Unavailable at Dundas Branch

Printing and photocopying are not working at Dundas Branch. We're working to get these working again as soon as possible.

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Published:
Saturday, August 2, 2025 - 9:45am
Locke Branch - Filming Nearby

Filming will take place near the Locke Branch from August 4 to 8, which will impact traffic flow and parking. We apologize for the inconvenience.

  • East and West Side of Locke Street South
  • North and South Side of Herkimer Street
  • North and South Side of Stanley Avenue
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Published:
Thursday, July 31, 2025 - 11:30am
Terryberry Branch Elevator Out of Order

The parking lot elevator at Terryberry Branch is not working. Members will need to use the accessible ramp at the Mohawk entrance and the inner elevator. We're working to get it fixed quickly.

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Published:
Saturday, May 31, 2025 - 1:00pm
Public Computers - Audio Volume

Please note that the audio volume levels on our public computers are having issues. The estimated time of disruption is unknown at this time. Thank you for your patience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 4:00pm
Mount Hope Branch Accessibile Ramp Not Available

The accessibility ramp at Mount Hope Branch is damaged. The handrail is not available. The ramp will not be available while being repaired. We aim to fix it quickly.

Published:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 4:30pm

Spectator File By Date. 1939-1947, 1948-1949, 1950-1953, 1954-1959

Spectator negatives S File By Date 1939-1947

1939 Royal visit

March 1943 Red Cross

May 23, 1944 Moose Hall File [some glass negatives]

V.E. Day

July 1946 Spectator Strike

July 1-6, 1946 Hamilton Centennial. Parades & costumes

July 1946 Aerial pix of Ha. During Steel Strike

July 27, 1946 Ker, David. Wedding. At horse show with Mrs. Ker

July 27, 1946 Ker, F.E. Horse show. Wedding of daughter

July 1946 Provincial Police re Strike. Stelco. At "Star" re Stelco Strike 1946

Oct. 1946 Rockton [sic] Rockton Fair

Oct. 1946 Smithville. Fair and reunion.

Bank robbery

Oct. 1946 Dick Murder Trial #1

Oct. 1946 Dick Murder Trial #2

Jan. - Feb. 1947 Dick Murder Trial #3

June 1947 Dundas. Buildings, scenes, etc.

Aug. 47 / May 48 Keen Family. Wedding/daughter with diploma

 

Spectator negatives S File By Date 1948-1949

Jan. 1948 Grimsby. Fire. Lincoln Memorial Hospital

March 13, 1948 HMCS Star. Open House.

[also some Nov. 21, 1947]

Aug. 1948 Liberal Convention

Sept. 1948 Progressive Conservative Convention. Ottawa

Oct. 1948 El Rancho

Nov. 1948 Investiture. Toronto

Winter 1948 Ice Boating on Bay

Feb. 1949 Ont. Good Roads Convention. Toronto

Feb. 10, 1949 Ont. Legislature Opening

March 25, 1949 Hamilton Street Railway Report

July 4, 1949 DeCew Falls. Hydro

Aug. 8, 1949 Ambersley, "Irish Davey" Murder at his "house"

Sept. 1949 Noronic. Fire at Toronto

Nov. 15, 1949 Beverly Creek changed course. (Chas. Robertson farm, 7th concession)

Dec. 7, 1949 Municipal candidates. Election of Dec. 7/49

Dec. 8, 1949-Feb. 6,1950 Jackson File #1

 

Spectator negatives S File By Date 1950-1953

1950 Rail strike

Jan. 26, 1950 Hamilton General Hospital. Laboratories under Dr. Deadman

Feb. 2,3,4, 1950 Canadian Figure Skating Championship St. Catharines

Feb. 6, 1950-May 2, 1950 Jackson File #2

1950 Strike. Garbage

Aug. 10, 1950 Local 5 [garbage strike]

Nov. 2, 1950 McMaster University

Nov. 25, 1950 Van Wagner's Beach. Storm

before 1951 Army. RHLI

before 1951 Bartonville

1951 [Aug. 11] Moore wedding

1951 Spectator booth at 1951 Industrial Fair

March 8, 1951 St. Joseph's Mother House. Old File [Aug. 3, 1951]

Nov. 8, 1951 Hamilton Pumping Station. Filtration Plant. Old File

1952 Aerial shots of Hamilton & District

Sept. 1952 Ancaster, Ont. Incorporation

Nov. 1952 Hamilton Cotton Company Strike

1952-3 Miss Burkholder's Features

1953 #1 [Miscellaneous]

1953 #2 [Miscellaneous]

1953 Grafton

May 18, 1953 Liberal Convention

Aug. 1953 Election Campaigns

July 1953 Transport Strike

Nov. 24, 1953 Thistle Club Centennial

 

Spectator negatives S File By Date 1954-1959

1954 Cancer Clinic Opening

July 24, 1954 Wentworth County Centennial

Aug. 8, 1954 Aerial pix. Hurricane Hazel

1955 Lake Swim

March 24-26, 1955 Niagara on the Lake. Ice jam & Port Dover ice

Aug. 13, 1955 Hurricane Connie

Sept. 28, 1955 G.T. French - Book binding

Jan. 18, 1956 Candid shots. City Hall Council meeting (dispute strike question Loc. 700)

Feb. 1, 1956 Legislature Opening

Oct. 23, 1956 One way streets

1957 Summer Safety pix

July - Aug. 1958 Princess Margeret [sic] visit

Oct. 13, 14, 15, 1959 Plowing match