An exhibition of archival material from adventures near and far.
Local History and Archives is full of adventures. To celebrate the 55th anniversary of HPL's Summer Reading Club, this exhibit explores the adventurous places captured in the Archives by people near and far. So, dust off your passport, crack open an atlas and find inspiration to journey around the world and here at home.
This exhibition runs from June 30 to December 31, 2025, in the Central Gallery at Central Library. Note: This is not a program.
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: | Summer Reading Club | SRC Teens | SRC Reading | SRC | In Branch | History | Exhibition | Exhibit |
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.
