Tour the vaults and see behind the scenes of LH&A.
Tour the vaults of HPL's Local History & Archives. LH&A staff take you on a tour through the archives and share some of their favourite items from the collection.
AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Local History & Archives |
TAGS: | History |
The first Hamilton Public Library building opened on September 16, 1890 by the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen on the north side of Main Street West. In 1913, a new main library opened. This building was replaced in 1980 by Central Library, at the current location on York Boulevard.
In 2010, Central Library re-opened after approximately 18 months of renovations. Central Library opened with a newly revitalized first floor, which includes a Community Living Room that takes advantage of natural light. The Ontario Library Association honoured Central in 2012 with an Architectural and Design Transformation award.