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Record #: HAM5368 Last Modified: 03 May 2013 Last Full Update: 15 May 2012
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55 York Blvd
Hamilton, ON L8R 3K1
 
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Major IntersectionJames St N and York Blvd
Mailing AddressPO Box 2700 
55 York Blvd 
Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4
Office Phone905-546-3200
Fax905-546-3202
E-Mailaskhpl@hpl.ca
Websitewww.hpl.ca
Primary ContactAntonella Giancarlo, Communications Officer; Phone: 905-546-3200 ext 5934; Email: agiancar@hpl.ca
Service Details
Alternate Name (Internal use only)HPL
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton Central
WardWard 2
DescriptionThe Hamilton Public Library provides materials and services to help all age groups obtain information meeting their personal, educational, cultural and professional needs. Special emphasis is placed on providing a comprehensive reference service, system-wide collection support and specialized services for the general population or for specifically targeted groups. Popular materials are provided in a variety of media formats. The branch libraries are the access point in each community to the resources of the Hamilton Public Library system. 
 
The Library offers a wide range of programs and services including public access computers and computer workshops for adults. 
 
* Branch Locations 
 
The Hamilton Public Library provides materials and services to help all age groups obtain information meeting their personal, educational, cultural and professional needs. Special emphasis is placed on providing a comprehensive reference service, system-wide collection support and specialized services for the general population or for specifically targeted groups. Popular materials are provided in a variety of media formats. The branch libraries are the access point in each community to the resources of the Hamilton Public Library system. 
 
The Hamilton Public Library offers storytime programs for children from birth to 5 years of age that combine stories, songs, fingerplays and action rhymes all designed to promote reading readiness. Storytime provides an environment for discovering the pleasures of reading and learning and help many children with the development of their socialization skills as it is often their first group experience outside of the home. It is also a great opportunity for parents to meet other parents! Some programs are drop-in and others require registration. 
 
* Storytime Information and Schedules 2013 
 
Storytime is offered in the spring, fall and winter only. During the summer, the Library runs the TD Summer Reading Club.  
 
* TD Summer Reading Club 2012 - Imagine
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
Bus Routes(1) KING ; (2) BARTON ; (4) BAYFRONT ; (6) ABERDEEN ; (7) LOCKE ; (8) YORK ; (9) ROCK GARDENS ; (10) B-LINE ; (51) UNIVERSITY
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; Library materials are available in a diverse range of languages depending on the branch.
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Service CategoriesAdministrative Entities ~ Public Libraries ; Book Loan ; Children's Library Services ; Computer and Related Technology Classes ; Early Literacy Development Programs ; Homework Help Programs ; Meeting Space ; Public Internet Access Sites ; Public Libraries ; Public Wi-Fi Sites ; Recording/Tape/CD Collections ; Videotape/DVD Collections
SubjectsBooks ; Computers ; Immigration ; Information and referral ; Libraries ; Movies ; Municipal government ; Public libraries ; Volunteer opportunities
Local Subjectsresource centre