Online Resources/HPL Catalogue - Monday, August 4, Civic Holiday

On Monday, August 4, Civic Holiday, due to IT network maintenance, HPL's catalogue will be searchable, but Holds and Library accounts, as well as online resources, will not be available. However, WiFi will remain accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 3:00pm
Internet outage at Lynden Branch

The internet at Lynden Branch is not working. We aim to have it fixed quickly.

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Published:
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 9:00am
All Branches Closed for Civic Holiday

All branches close on Sunday, August 3, 2025 and August 4, 2025 for the Civic Holiday. This includes branches with Extended Access.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Monday, July 28, 2025 - 10:30am
Heat Warning Notification for the City of Hamilton

Heat Warning for the City of Hamilton.

Significant heat and humidity will arrive on July 27.

For information about heat-related illnesses, cool place locations and reducing your risk, visit hamilton.ca.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Sunday, July 27, 2025 - 11:00am
Modified Bookmobile Service 

The following Bookmobile visits are modified on:

Tuesday, July 29

  • Riverdale - Cancelled
  • McMaster - Holds drop off only
  • Greencedar - Rescheduled to 4:30-5:00pm

Wednesday, July 30

  • Swansea and Helen Detwiler - Cancelled

Thursday, July 31

  • Bennetto and Kinsmen - Cancelled

Friday, August 1

  • Winona Park - Cancelled

 

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Published:
Friday, July 25, 2025 - 9:30am
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 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