Hamilton Public Library looks to check cards, screen visitors at Central branch as drug concerns persist

The Hamilton Public Library is pitching a new check-in system at Central branch after months of struggling to stop people selling or using drugs inside. If approved by the board at a meeting Wednesday ...

Don't have a library card or special pass? Downtown branch will turn you away

Visitors to the Hamilton Central branch will be required to present their library cards or special temporary passes to be allowed in. The Hamilton Public Library Board approved the policy change in an ...
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Library card required to enter Hamilton’s Central Library starting March 16

A big change is coming to Hamilton Central Library. Starting March 16, visitors will need a library card just to enter the ...
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Safety concerns prompt library card requirement at Hamilton’s central branch

This week saw a big change at Hamilton's public library downtown. The library board voted for a temporary measure requiring library cards for entry.

‘Risk is now’: Hamilton library board backs card-check pilot

Temporary entry rule for the Central Branch aims to tackle drug use and overdoses while critics warn it undermines open access ...
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Patrons report string of thefts at Hamilton library

Police are investigating a string of thefts at a Hamilton library. Patrons have reported thefts of purses, cash, laptop computers and other items while they studied or browsed at Lane Library. "I got ...