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Learn about the services and supports available to refugee claimants in Hamilton.
Refugee Rights Day in Canada celebrates the advances made toward protecting refugee rights. Learn about legal matters related to immigration, Ontario Works, Hamilton Public Library services and spotlight success stories of former refugee claimants. An information fair showcases local services for refugee claimants.
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.
