Due to campus events, McMaster University's Bookmobile Visits for today (August 26) and Tuesday, September 2 (3:30-4:30 pm) have been cancelled. Service is expected to resume on Tuesday, September 9. Thank you for your understanding.
Bookmobile Stop Cancelled
Published:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 12:00pm
Cogeco Email Issues
Cogeco is blocking emails from donotreply@hpl.ca. The estimated time of disruption is unknown as they work through the technical issue. Thank you for your patience.
All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 10:30am
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
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Published:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 10:15am
Turner Park Branch- Facility Access
Parking lots, the main entrance and the exterior drop box are currently unavailable. Please use alternate entrances and parking as directed on-site.
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Published:
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 2:30pm
Turner Park - Mid-Day Fire Drill, September 3
Due to a mid-day fire drill, Turner Park Branch and Les Chater Family YMCA are closed for a fire drill from noon-1 pm. Thank you for your patience.
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Published:
Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 1:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Upcoming Temporary Closure
Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit Parkdale and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. Thank you for your understanding.
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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am
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.
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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
