Hamilton library asks for 5.25% budget increase as it faces 'social crises' at downtown branches

The Hamilton Public Library is requesting a higher-than-usual budget increase from the city to help it pay for security, ...

Downtown Hamilton library to close Sundays amid safety concerns

Downtown main branch of the Hamilton Public Library is set to close on Sundays amid mounting concerns. Hamilton Public Library will close its downtown branch on Sundays and open an hour later the rest ...

Downtown Hamilton library struggling to handle social, health problems

Hamilton Public Library officials say they’ll try to find requested budget cuts, but warn resources are stretched with ...
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Program at Hamilton Public Library shows how libraries can expand the social services they provide

Nicole Dalmer receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Bridget Marsdin and Leora Sas van der Linden do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive ...
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Hamilton Central Library to close Sundays amid downtown safety concerns

Hamilton Public Library’s Central Branch will be closed Sundays starting next month due to an increase in overdoses and mental health challenges downtown.