From classic stories to stunning illustrations, discover some of the rare, old, or unusual children’s books in the Local History and Archive’s Rare Book Collection.
July 12-October 25 see rare, old, or unusual children’s books from the Local History and Archive’s Rare Book Collection. On display in the Central Gallery is a Latin translation of Winnie the Pooh (Winnie Ille Pu), a signed copy of artist Ted Harrison’s first book, Children of the Yukon, illustrations by Boris Artzybasheff from Gay-Neck, the Story of a Pigeon by Dhan Gopal Mukerji and The Story of Babar in the original French.
Revisit a timeless classic or discover a new favourite in this exploration of children’s literature through the ages.
AGE GROUP: | Teens (12-18 Years) | Older Adults | Adults (18+) | 8-12 Years | 4-8 Years | 0-4 Years |
EVENT TYPE: | Local History & Archives |
TAGS: | In Branch | History | Exhibition | Children |
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.
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