The arts in Hamilton make it an exciting place to live and visit. Thanks to the creative energy of hundreds of Hamiltonians, areas such as James Street North have become a destination for artist and art aficionados. Hamilton’s opera and symphony draw residents and visitors alike.  And the City’s theatre scene offers tremendous variety, from international productions to world-class professional local theatre to first-rate amateur performances.  The City is also home to 9 museums including 4 National historic sites and the Art Gallery of Hamilton has over $160 million worth of art and is regarded as one of Canada's finest art museums.

The Hamilton Public Library is internationally recognized for its innovative partnerships and its customer-centred approach to service delivery. This award-winning library system offers the community free Internet access, a collection of more than 1.2 million items, and an impressive variety of programs for all ages. Special services for New Canadians, information products for the business community, literacy programs for children and lifelong learning opportunities for everyone…discover what the library has to offer at one of 24 locations, or visit www.hpl.ca

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