Victoria Day Closure
All HPL branches are closed Monday, May 20 for the Victoria Day Holiday. Bookmobile Service and Study Halls are unavailable. Regular service hours resume Tuesday, May 21.
Barton Branch - Accessible washroom out of order.
Accessible washroom at Barton Branch is currently out of order.
Central Library - Fire Training Drill
An unscheduled fire drill will take place in May during regular service hours at Central Library. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
Dundas and Turner Park Branches - Period Promise Campaign
Menstruation product donations can be dropped off at Dundas and Turner Park branches until May 31. For more information, please visit www.uwhh.ca/periodpromise.
Teen Gaming Volunteer
Public libraries are community spaces. HPL offers teen gaming to facilitate positive interaction and engagement in library spaces while growing digital skills. HPL provides non-violent video games at a Teen rating or lower for gaming programs. HPL Teen Gaming Volunteers assist with the set-up, take-down and monitoring of gaming equipment as part of the Teen Hub Zone program.
Volunteer Qualifications:
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Ages 14-18.
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Tech savvy and comfortable with gaming consoles system such as Sony PlayStation 4, Xbox, Wii U.
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Reliable and trustworthy.
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Ability to communicate well with others.
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Works well in a group setting.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
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Set up and monitor gaming equipment.
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Encourage other teens to participate.
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Ensure gaming controllers are charged.
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Take down equipment at end of program.
Volunteer Benefits
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Earn volunteer hours toward your Secondary School diploma.
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Enjoy the benefit of being involved in the community.
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Positive engagement in a community space.
Location and Time Commitment:
February 8, 2024 – June 28, 2024 at:
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Saltfleet Branch – Thursdays and Fridays 9:30-10:30am, 10:45-11:45 and 12-1pm
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Must be available to volunteer at least one shift per week
Volunteer Application
Contact:
The Volunteer Coordinator can be contacted at (905) 546-3200 x3620 or volunteer@hpl.ca
Audience: Teens - Ages 14-18