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 ...

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 surging drug use, overdoses and mental-health episodes downtown. The library is ...

Here's what's going on this February for Black History Month in Hamilton and surrounding areas

Black History Month starts Feb. 1, a time used to honour the contributions, heritage and legacy of Black people in Canada. Here's what's happening in Hamilton to celebrate and commemorate the month.
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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.