Carlisle Branch will close Early on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 due to poor weather.
Carlisle Branch - Early Closure
Published:
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - 1:15pm
All Branches Close at 4pm Today
Due to worsening weather, all HPL Branches will close at 4 pm today, Wednesday, February 18. Bookmobile is off the road. Study Halls and Extended Access are not available. Staff is available by telephone, email, or chat between 4-8pm.
Stay tuned for updates on Thursday morning.
Published:
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - 1:00pm
Greensville and Red Hill Branch Closure
Greensville and Red Hill Branch (closed at 12:30pm) will be closed on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 due to poor weather.
Published:
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - 7:00am
Bookmobile Stops Cancelled- Wednesday February 18
All Bookmobile stops are cancelled today, Wednesday, February 18, 2026 due to poor weather.
Published:
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - 7:00am
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 2:30pm
Central Library - Jackson Square Entrance
On Wednesday, February 18, the Jackson Square Entrance's sliding doors are scheduled for repairs. Please use York Boulevard as an alternate entrance. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, February 13, 2026 - 12:00pm
Concession Branch - Upcoming Renovations
Starting the week of February 9, renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Computer availability may be limited, and the Living Room space is closed. Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch - Upcoming Renovations
Renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Starting the week of February 23, the 2nd Floor will be closed. The Children's collection will be temporarily available on the 1st Floor. Renovations are expected to wrap up by late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Central Library - Living Room Renovation Preparation
Starting Tuesday, February 10, the First Floor Living Room will be unavailable due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-3.
Please note the Noon Hour Concert on Friday, February 13, will be held at Terryberry Branch instead.
Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Please note the following Bookmobile visit updates.
Thursday, February 19
Rockton (10:30am-11:30am) - Cancelled
Bennetto 5-5:30pm (instead of 4-5:30pm)
Wednesday, February 25
Swansea 10:00-10:30am - Cancelled
Helen Detwiler 11:00am-12:00pm - Cancelled
Warplane Museum 3:00-4:00pm - Cancelled
Friday, February 27
Winona 11:00am-12:00pm - Cancelled
Maplewood 2:30-4:00pm - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, February 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Central Library - Sunday Hours Paused
Effective Sunday, February 1, Sunday service hours at Central Library will be paused.
Sunday Hours will continue at Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches from 1-5pm.
Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am
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
