Proposed Site Plan for new Hamilton Public Library Carlisle Library Branch Revealed
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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
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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.
Developer Pitches New Public Library Branch as Part of Hamilton West Harbour Pier 8 Bid
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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
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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
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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
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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 for January 26, 2017: Library and Police Budgets
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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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Ron Eady Donates 120" by 90" Painting to Public Library
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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.
Library Needs to Replace Windows at Central Library
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“The City facilities group has identified the windows at Central [branch] as nearing imminent failure”.
Library budgeting $360,000 to replace.
Front Row Entertainment Wins Library Contract for "In The Round"
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The first “In The Round” of 2016 is scheduled for March 11th when The Trews are scheduled to perform.