It’s never too early to read to your baby.
Attend storytime with your baby, meet other families at this interactive program and get ready to read. Learn songs, rhymes, and stories to foster early language development and a love of reading. Discover our collections after the program and choose your favourite items to take home. Ages birth to 24 months.
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.