- Michael Kras
- 09 Feb 2021
Hamilton launches outdoor ‘story walks’ so families can read as they stroll
With a severe lack of permissible activities amid COVID-19 restrictions and lockdown, the City of Hamilton is getting creative in finding ways of creating a variety of safe, fun things to do outdoors ...
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- Michael Kras
- 08 Jan 2021
Hamilton author Gary Barwin lands on Canada Reads 2021 longlist
A prolific writer and Hamilton resident has landed on the longlist for one of Canada’s most prestigious national literary recognitions. Hamilton author Gary Barwin’s nautical novel Yiddish for...
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- Craig Clark
- 06 Nov 2020
Burlington Public Library now allows people to borrow electronic devices
Along with the thousands of books and DVDs, the Burlington Public Library is allowing people to borrow devices as well. Visitors can borrow electronic devices such as iPads, Fitbits, Kill-A-Watt elect...
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- Michael Kras
- 20 Oct 2020
Hamilton Public Library hits 1 million checkouts of digital books in 2020
“Hamilton is a city of readers!” Lisa Weaver, Director of Collections at the Hamilton Public Library (HPL), is talking about the fact that the library hit a major milestone recently by reaching a ...
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- Michael Kras
- 31 Jul 2020
All Hamilton library branches have reopened for public access
Bookworms, rejoice! As the city finds itself freshly in stage three of reopening, the Hamilton Public Library (HPL) is officially reopening all local branches to public access; albeit, with increased ...
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- Michael Kras
- 15 Jul 2020
Hamilton libraries will be waiving all fees for overdue books during COVID-19
Borrowed some reading materials from the library and worried about overdue fees? Worry no longer; the Hamilton Public Library (HPL) has just announced that it will be waiving all fees and fines for ca...
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- Michael Kras
- 13 Jun 2020
Hamilton libraries will now offer curbside pickup
Book lovers of Hamilton can finally get their hands on those hotly-anticipated titles again, as the Hamilton Public Library is reopening for curbside pickup of reserved library materials. Libraries, l...
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- Craig Clark
- 06 May 2020
Hamilton’s gritLIT Festival moves its writing workshops online during COVID-19
Writing workshops organized through Hamilton’s gritLIT Literary Festival have moved online while the city remains shut down during the pandemic. Starting on May 9th and running until June 27th...
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- Craig Clark
- 06 Mar 2020
Unique Jane Austen tarot cards are being released by a Hamilton artist
Hamilton visual artist Jacqui Oakley is releasing a unique set of Jane Austen inspired tarot cards on March 10th. The deck of 53 cards features original artwork that is inspired by the work of class...
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- Craig Clark
- 04 Mar 2020
This Apple TV+ series saved Hamilton’s James Street Bookseller from closing
This article first appeared on The Hamilton Spectator The front window stands out with a gold frame outlining the store’s sign. A glow from a light inside James Street Bookseller and Gallery dr...
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