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Chief Librarian says HPL is working to safely provide access to materials as the COVID situation improves. Library pivoted online in March, using its existing Pandemic Plan to guide their response.
Hamilton’s Chief Librarian says the Hamilton Public Library is interested in discussing a new library branch with West Harbour developers seeking to win right to buy Pier 8 lands from City.
The extended hours are Monday to Thursday: 9am-8pm, and Friday & Saturday: 9am-5pm.
Library Board votes to extend hours at five branches, and to study a plan to implement more service hours in the 2018 budget year.
New pilot will extend hours at rural Freelton Branch with no staff onsite staff, instead a remote librarian connected by video conference.
Hamilton City Council received and debated the 2017 Hamilton Public Library and Police Board Budgets.
The Library budget received extra attention – in the form of praise – from City Councillors following comments the week prior by Councillor Donna Skelly questioning the relevance of libraries in the Internet Age.
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The 120″ by 90″ painting was donated to the Library by the artist through Earls Court with the assistance of MP Bob Bratina.
“The City facilities group has identified the windows at Central [branch] as nearing imminent failure”.
Library budgeting $360,000 to replace.
The first “In The Round” of 2016 is scheduled for March 11th when The Trews are scheduled to perform.
Library expands services and community outreach while taking an expected $78,400 decrease in fine revenue as more materials are available digitally such as e-books.