A conversation with New York Times bestselling author, Amal El-Mohtar. For ages 16+
Amal El-Mohtar reads from their new book, The River Has Roots and discusses it with Terese Mason Pierre. They will trace the ways in which mythology, folklore, music and the possibilities of speculative fiction have informed her creative practice and the work that has connected to the hearts of readers around the world.
For ages 16+
Cohosted by Hamilton Verse and the Queer Halal Time Collective.
The first Hamilton Public Library building opened on September 16, 1890 by the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen on the north side of Main Street West. In 1913, a new main library opened. This building was replaced in 1980 by Central Library, at the current location on York Boulevard.
In 2010, Central Library re-opened after approximately 18 months of renovations. Central Library opened with a newly revitalized first floor, which includes a Community Living Room that takes advantage of natural light. The Ontario Library Association honoured Central in 2012 with an Architectural and Design Transformation award.
