Program at Hamilton Public Library shows how libraries can expand the social services they provide

By Nicole Dalmer, Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Aging and Society, McMaster University
Bridget Marsdin, PhD student, School of Social Work, McMaster University
Leora Sas van der Linden, Program Manager, Community Research Platform, McMaster University

When we need help or advice, it’s not always clear where to go, what resources are available to us, or who to turn to when we need support. Public libraries are often easily accessible and free to the public. That means the local public library is often the first port of call for people looking for help or advice.

This is changing how community members engage with their library and how staff engage with community members entering their doors. While libraries often act as an informational resource for folks looking…

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