Ancaster Branch Women's Washroom Out of Order - April 15

The women's  washroom at Ancaster Branch will be unavailable on April 15 while undergoing maintenance.

Published:
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 5:00pm
Printing Unavailable at Greensville Branch

Printing is not working at Greensville Branch. We aim to fix it as soon as possible.

Published:
Monday, April 13, 2026 - 6:15pm
Concession Branch - Renovations Underway

Renovations are expected to be completed by May 7. Construction repairs and noise may impact your next visit. Thank you for your understanding.

Published:
Monday, April 13, 2026 - 1:15pm
Turner Park - Study Hall Cancellations

Due to maintenance and construction, Study Hall is cancelled on Thursdays, April 16 and 23 (8pm-Midnight). The parking lot will also not be available on Thursday, April 23 (10pm-5am) and Friday, April 24 (10pm-5am). We apologize for the inconvenience.

Published:
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 2:30pm
Mount Hope Branch - Delayed Opening, Monday, May 4

Due to Staff training, Mount Hope Branch will have a delayed opening of 2 pm on Monday, May 4. You may visit Turner Park Branch as the next nearest location for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Friday, March 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor, March 30-April 27

Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modifications

Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Thursday, April 16

  • Rockton 10:30-11:30 am - Cancelled
  • Mohawk Gardens 2:30-3 pm - Cancelled
  • Meadowlands 3:30-4 pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, April 21

  • Greencedar 5:30pm-6:30pm (instead of 4-5pm)
  • Mountview 5:30-6:30 pm - Cancelled

Friday, April 24

  • Winona 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
  • Maplewood 2:30-4 pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, April 28

  • McMaster 3:30-4:30 pm - Cancelled

Wednesday, April 29

  • Swansea 10-10:30 am - Cancelled
  • Helen Detwiler 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
  • Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Sherwood Branch: Renovations

As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.

Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm

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