Fun Facts – Know How

All that Glitters is Gold: Stamping at the Great Library

Have you ever pulled a book off the shelf in the Great Library and noticed a gold stamp on the front cover? The next time you see one, take a closer look – the stamp might be real gold leaf.

Witches in the Great Library!

While we are unaware of whether actual witches ever frequented the Great Library (or still do), we do have several books in our collection that cover the topic of witchcraft. All these books are thanks to one man, William Renwick Riddell. In honour of All Hallows’ Eve, we thought we’d take a look at these items.

Lights, Camera, Action!: Osgoode Hall on the Big Screen

If you have been spending a lot of time watching movies and TV these days, you might have noticed a familiar building in the background of some late 90s and early 2000s movies and TV shows. While filming at Osgoode does not happen anymore, back in the day large film productions took over the grounds, halls, and even the library during evenings and weekends.

Continue reading “Lights, Camera, Action!: Osgoode Hall on the Big Screen”