Practice your English-speaking skills
Meet new friends, learn about library services and talk about your community, culture and customs. For permanent residents and convention refugees. Presented by the Community Connections Program of the YMCA Hamilton Brantford Burlington.
AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Newcomers | Language |
TAGS: | English as a Second Language | English |
The first Hamilton Public Library building opened on September 16, 1890 by the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen on the north side of Main Street West. In 1913, a new main library opened. This building was replaced in 1980 by Central Library, at the current location on York Boulevard.
In 2010, Central Library re-opened after approximately 18 months of renovations. Central Library opened with a newly revitalized first floor, which includes a Community Living Room that takes advantage of natural light. The Ontario Library Association honoured Central in 2012 with an Architectural and Design Transformation award.