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Strengthening the Community

The Hamilton Public Library will be a source of civic pride. We will offer welcoming public spaces where ideas are freely explored, events take place and people of diverse backgrounds feel equally at home. The library will make a positive social and economic impact. The library will preserve Hamilton’s historic past and help community members to shape our future.

Strengthening Individuals

The Hamilton Public Library will serve people in ways that are relevant to their unique circumstances. The library will make it easy for the user to find what they are looking for and to delight in the discovery of things that are new. We will unite people, information and ideas using technology and personal service. The library will search for exciting ways for community members to become engaged in the development of library services.

Strengthening our Organization

The Hamilton Public Library will be a global leader, helping to ensure that public libraries remain relevant institutions. With a strong culture of leadership, the Hamilton Public Library will be both dynamic and resourceful. The library will embrace change to ensure that we are both relevant and effective. Staff will be encouraged to think, to contribute and to grow as knowledge workers.