HPL Lecture Series
From Harvest to Horror: The Roots of Halloween
Tuesday, October 06
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Central - Hamilton RoomLearn how Halloween evolved from a celebration steeped in ritual, community and the supernatural, to a playful night of fright.
Halloween wasn’t always about costumes and candy. Long before it became of night of playful fright, it was a seasonal celebration steeped in ritual, community and the supernatural.
Dr. Megan Armstrong from McMaster University's Department of History discusses how Halloween has evolved from a celebration steeped in ritual, community and the supernatural, to a playful night of fright for all in this free public lecture.
Doors open 5:30pm; talk starts 6pm.
AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Events |
TAGS: | Public Speaking | History | Halloween | Fright Fest |
Central Library
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.
