Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for September:
Mon, Sept 7: Library Closed - All Stops Cancelled
Tues, Sept 8:
Strathcona Cancelled
McMaster Cancelled
Thurs, Sept 10:
Rockton moved to Saturday
Millgrove moved to Saturday
Sat, Sept 12:
Stoney Creek Cancelled
Riverdale Cancelled
Due to construction at the Concession Branch hours are changing temporarily, beginning Fri Aug 7 to mid-September.
Mon-Thu 5-7pm
Fri Closed
Sat 9am-5pm
Members can change their Holds pickup location in their library accounts or can contact Staff. Or Holds can be paused until after the branch returns to regular open hours.
Some programs will be moved to the Sherwood Branch, 467 Upper Ottawa St. Please check hpl.ca/events for up-to-date program changes.
The accessible washroom at Kenilworth Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
After Hours Study Hall is not available in July and August. Hours will resume Tuesday, September 8. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
The Newcomer Learning Centre is on the 4th Floor of Central Library.
It has books, CDs and DVDs for Learners and Tutors.
Anyone with a HPL card can borrow Newcomer Learning Centre materials.
To speak with Staff, call 905-540-7009 or email nlc@hpl.ca.
All programs are for adults 18+.
Proof of Permanent Residency or a Protected Person status is requested in advance of participating in any Newcomer Learning Centre program.
Economic Class Permanent Residents must have a landing date of 5 years or less to participate in programs.
Registration is required for all programs.
Practice English with a tutor in-person, online or both.
Meet twice a week for one to two hours.
Must have language benchmarks of 3 or higher in all language skills.
To join, complete the English Tutoring Request Form.
To volunteer with Newcomers to Canada, please complete our Volunteer English Tutor Application.
Conversation Circles meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Central Library. Contact nlc@hpl.ca for further information.
Information sessions are hosted throughout the year. Themes include employment, credential evaluation, volunteering, employee/tenant rights and more. Five sessions offered per year.
Visit Newcomers Events for more information.
English language assessment and settlement services are available at:
French language assessment is available at:
Settlement Services to French Integration, Settlement Services and Adapted Language Training are available at:
