Hamilton Free Public Library

AS OF MONDAY, MARCH 16TH, THE LIBRARY WILL BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED

Due to the ever changing situation concerning the COVID-19 virus, our Board of Trustees has chosen to close the library at this time. This decision was not reached easily, and was resolved only after working diligently with our municipal government and health department. We would rather err on the side of caution regarding the safety of our staff and community.

While the library is closed, materials will not be accepted for return or donation. Please do not leave items on library grounds as staff will be unavailable. All fines and fees will be waived while we remain closed. All holds currently waiting for pick-up will remain available for a week after we reopen. If your card expires during the closed period, privileges will be extended until we reopen and they can be renewed in person. All meetings and events have been canceled through the end of April.

Access to online and digital resources will remain available for our cardholders. In addition, we have added many links to websites for children, teens and adults that do not require a library card for use. Staff are available to answer your questions and concerns via email between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.

WI-FI is available from the parking lot and surrounding grounds – no password is required.

Our status is being evaluated on a day to day basis. Please check our website or Facebook page frequently for updates as more information becomes available.

The Hamilton Library Board of Trustees, Director and staff thank you for your patience and understanding as we all navigate through the current crisis.

For more information concerning COVID-19, click here

Virtual Tours

We have a new page highlighting virtual tours and extra online access while we are closed.

Free Tax Assistance

CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

The Library will once again welcome the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program to provide FREE tax help to qualified individuals. Assistance will be available Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 9 AM until 12 PM, beginning February 5th and continuing until April 15th. No appointment is necessary. For more information, contact the Reference Desk at (609) 581-4060, extension #2.

For the Love of Reading Book Club

MARCH MEETING CANCELED

Join us at the Hamilton Library to enjoy and discuss a variety of compelling stories. This month’s selection is Educated by Tara Westover. Our meeting will be held Wednesday, March 18th at 6:45 p.m. For more information, email hamiltonlibrarybookclub@gmail.com or check out our flyer.

FREE Tutoring Services at the Library

CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Each Saturday, the STEMNauts will be offering FREE tutoring services to students in grades K-12 at the Hamilton Township Public Library. Subjects include math, reading/writing, science, homework help and more! For information or to register, visit http://www.stemnauts.org/join.html.

Upcoming Events for Kids

Take a look at our calendar. All kids’ programs are free, but most require pre-registration. If you have any questions, please call 609-581-4064 or email childrensreference@hamiltonnjpl.org.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN CANCELED THROUGH THE END OF MARCH.

For some fun websites to visit and activities to do at home, including free ebooks provided courtesy of TumbleBooks; World Almanac for Kids and free videos provided courtesy of Infobase; and free enrichment activities, featuring Dav Pilkey at Home, from Scholastic, click here and scroll down.

Would you like to go to a museum…for FREE?

Check out the Hamilton Township Public Library’s FREE Museum Pass Program. Library patrons may reserve a pass to a wide variety of museums, with some passes accommodating up to seven guests! Find out how to reserve your museum pass today.

Interested in local history?

Be sure to check out Tom Glover’s Hamilton Scrapbook website for fun and interesting facts concerning the history of our town and the surrounding communities.

HAMILTON, NJ (609) 581-4060