The Library

Stuck home this Spring Break with nothing to do? Never fear, the Library is here! Not only do we have our usual selection of books, DVDs, video games, museum passes, and more to help you pass the time, but there’s a week’s worth of activities for the whole family to enjoy! On Monday, April 11, […]

Title: In With the New and Out With the… Less… New? Please join the Hamilton Public Library in welcoming our newest staff member, Ania Ksiezyc! Ania is relatively new to the area, having recently moved here from out of state. When not at work, she lives with mindful consciousness, best exemplified in her love of

Important news at the Hamilton Public Library this week! The Board of Trustees has lifted the mask mandate set in place since we reopened in June 2020. This decision was not made lightly and followed the guidance of the CDC, State, and even the local School District. To review: Masks are now optional. Please continue

On the last Wednesday of every month, the Hamilton Public Library is hosting themed trivia nights where you can have fun, have some snacks, and maybe even learn a thing or two! This is something we’ve tried since 2022 began, based partly on responses we received from the Community Survey we distributed in the Fall

We have a new logo! And now comes the difficult part of explaining something completely visual in prose, but I like a good challenge so here goes… Before I get into the new logo, let’s talk about the old one for a bit. I loved the old logo. Really! But for those that weren’t aware,

The Hamilton Public Library has Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Tests available for free, courtesy of New York State! This week the Hamilton Public Library, along with other Madison County Libraries, was given a substantial amount of tests to distribute, so stop in and pick some up – for free!  To pick yours up, stop in the

The Hamilton Public Library is looking for a part-time Circulation Assistant!  This person is responsible for, oh, so many things around here. Things like checking in and out library materials, knowing where to find tax forms (this season only), using our cash register, knowing where to find… everything in the building and in our catalog,

You read that right, the title of this blog is Purseapalooza! For those that have not seen this word before, here’s a breakdown:  – Purse (noun) \ˈpərs\ : a receptacle (such as a pocketbook) for carrying money and often other small objects – Apalooza (noun) \ə-pə-ˈlü-sə\ : a social event in which entertainment, food, and

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Yes, I know that’s a Christmas song, but there’s something about sub-zero temperatures and snow that actually sticks around for more than an hour that just gets me feeling all warm and cozy inside. Maybe it’s the new HVAC system that was installed here at the library

Here at the Hamilton Public Library, we develop a specifically curated collection of new materials to suit our community’s needs. These materials include books for patrons of all ages from kids’ picture books to large print, audiobooks, DVDs, and even comic books and video games! There are many factors involved in how we decide on