One-on-one information sessions for Newcomers about settling in Canada.
YWCA Hamilton provides eligible clients with one-on-one information sessions to help make informed decisions about settlement in Canada. This includes targeted sessions specific to client needs, such as immigration, legal services, citizenship, housing, health care, education, employment, gender-based services, volunteer opportunities and other community supports.
The Library Settlement Partnership is a free, drop-in service open to ALL newcomers. Sessions are available in English and Arabic and interpretation in additional languages is available upon request.
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.
