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Active Hamilton Library Members Decreases 20% During Pandemic

By Joey Coleman, Editor | February 21, 2022

Physical visits to library branches reached 50 percent of pre-pandemic levels before the omicron wave of COVID, with total circulation, digital and physical, down 36 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Hamilton Public Library to Distribute Free HSR PRESTO Cards for Children

By Joey Coleman, Editor | December 13, 2021

The Library is covering the card cost thanks to an anonymous $25,000 donation for youth initiatives.

Hamilton Public Library Looking at Grants to Partially Cover Cost of Outdoor WiFi Expansion

By Joey Coleman, Editor | March 23, 2021

“During the lockdown, people were observed in parking lots and beside buildings to catch WiFi bleeding from the library”, writes Hamilton Chief Librarian Paul Talaka in a report. “While HPL continues to work on improving internal WiFi, it’s become apparent that free outdoor WiFi is a high need as well”.

Hamilton Library Updating Booking and Event Policies On Assumption Charter of Rights Will Apply

By Joey Coleman, Editor | February 18, 2021

HPL prepares itself for the eventually that a controversial speaker will seek to rent space.

Proposed Site Plan for new Hamilton Public Library Carlisle Library Branch Revealed

By Joey Coleman, Editor | September 19, 2020

Renovation of TD bank branch into a library will include an outdoor reading patio and extended self-service access hours.

Hamilton Public Library "accelerating" plans for pick-up service this summer

By Joey Coleman, Editor | May 14, 2020

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.

Developer Pitches New Public Library Branch as Part of Hamilton West Harbour Pier 8 Bid

By Joey Coleman, Editor | March 16, 2018

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.

Hamilton Library Plans Launch of Freelton Extended Hours on October 26

By Joey Coleman, Editor | October 18, 2017

The extended hours are Monday to Thursday: 9am-8pm, and Friday & Saturday: 9am-5pm.

Hamilton Public Library Board Votes to Increase Hours at Barton, Red Hill, Dundas, Freelton, Terryberry

By Joey Coleman, Editor | June 25, 2017

Library Board votes to extend hours at five branches, and to study a plan to implement more service hours in the 2018 budget year.

Hamilton Library Piloting Extending Rural Hours With Remote Video Librarian

By Joey Coleman, Editor | March 16, 2017

New pilot will extend hours at rural Freelton Branch with no staff onsite staff, instead a remote librarian connected by video conference.

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