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OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW DUNDAS LIBRARY
HAMILTON, ON – April 17, 2018 – Please join us for the Grand Opening celebration of Hamilton Public Library’s newly-renovated Dundas Branch on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.
WHAT: Official opening of the newly-renovated Dundas Branch on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.
WHO: Brief remarks by:
- Filomena Tassi, MP (Hamilton West, Ancaster, Dundas)
- Ted McMeekin, MPP (Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Westdale)
- Mayor Fred Eisenberger
- Paul Takala, Hamilton Public Library, CEO & Chief Librarian
- Lori-Anne Spence-Smith, Hamilton Public Library
Board Chair - Councillor Arlene VanderBeek, Ward 13
- Erica Conly, Dundas Branch Manager
WHEN: Saturday, April 28, 2018
- 10:30 a.m. – Family Storytime
- 11:00 a.m. – Remarks and ribbon-cutting followed by light refreshments.
- 11:30 a.m. – Music by LONE Rhubarbarian and Gwen Harper
- 12:00 p.m. – Digitize Your Memories – bring a negative or slide
- 1:00 p.m. – Canada’s Greatest Storytellers with Douglas Gibson
- 2:00 p.m. – A variety of programs including LEGOmania and Introduction to Ozobots.
- 3:00 p.m. – Fun photos with Greenscreen Magic
WHERE: 18 Ogilvie Street, Dundas, ON Plan your route with Google Maps
About Hamilton Public Library
The Hamilton Public Library is a vibrant hub for information and culture, providing our diverse community the Freedom to Discover. As one of the largest library systems in Canada, Hamiltonians can discover something new at our 22 locations, two bookmobiles or through our extensive digital collections. Visit us online at hpl.ca. Follow us on Twitter @hamiltonlibrary. Like us on Facebook at HamiltonPublicLibrary.
For more information about the newly-renovated Dundas Branch: http://www.hpl.ca/branches/dundas-branch






