View the 1976 Time Capsule contents!

Date/Time: through August 14th during library hours

On Friday, June 19, 2026 we unearthed the 1976 Time Capsule buried at the library on June 19, 1976. A ceremony celebrating the event was held on Saturday, June 20, 2026 with guest speakers; Lorena Stearns, Library Director; Bill Tucciarone, Library Board Trustee; Ben Kyle, Hubbard Mayor; Jamie Hall, brother of Jesse Hall VII that was appointed to the 2026 Time Capsule Opening Committee in 1976; and Heather Phibbs, Hubbard Children's Librarian. The Hubbard Ukulele group, led by Paulette Darko, performed the Hubbard Song. The song was written by Mrs. Dorothy Bulliock in March 29, 1976 to commemorate the Bicentennial Year. Paulette Darko, Reba Gizdic, and Joan Faber added 6 verses to the song in honor of the unearthing of the Time Capsule in 2026. The song can be viewed below.

Contents of the 1976 Time Capsule can be viewed throughout the library through August 14th during library hours. If you would like to know if your family contributions to the 1976 Time Capsule survived the unearthing, please stop at the Information Desk on the 2nd floor or call 330-534-3512 ext-2 to inquire. Unfortunately, we encountered significant water damage when the time capsule was opened and we cannot guarantee the item was salvageable. Items can be claimed starting on July 6th by stopping at the Information Desk.

We would like to extend a huge thank you to all involved parties: Hubbard Historical Society, Hubbard Rotary, Hubbard Township, Hubbard City Police, Hubbard Mayor, Ben Kyle, Hubbard Public Library staff, Tony Beall (excavation assistance), and Guy Angelo of Picture Perfect Landscaping.

2076 Time Capsule Envelopes Available at The McBride House

Envelopes for the 2076 Time Capsule will be available for purchase at the Hubbard Farmer's Market at Roosevelt Student Wellness Center on Sunday, July 12th 10am-12pm, the Hubbard Public Library on Saturday, July 25th 10am-12pm, and at the Hubbard Community event at the Roosevelt Student Wellness Center on August 22nd. A 9x12 envelope is $6 and a standard 4x9.5 envelope is $3. Filled envelopes can be dropped off at Hubbard Public Library to be included in the new 50-year time capsule. The envelope sale benefits the Hubbard Historical Society, which owns and maintains The McBride House. Also feel free to walk through the McBride House and view its Hubbard memorabilia while you are there! Please call Robin Zambrini at 330-301-8649 with questions or to arrange a time outside of the scheduled days to purchase envelopes.

Deadline to return envelopes is Saturday, September 5th.