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Terryberry and Westdale Branches

Renovations at both the Terryberry and Westdale Branches are wrapping up. Both locations are expected to reopen in mid-July. Please stay tuned to our website and social media channels for updates. Thank you for your patience.

Publish Date:

Monday, June 27, 2022 - 10:30am

The Accessible Washroom at the Binbrook Branch is temporarily unavailable.

Please be advised that the Accessible Washroom in the Binbrook Branch is currently out of order. There is no estimate when the issue will be resolved at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Affected Branch:

Binbrook Branch

Nearest Branches:

Turner Park Branch

Valley Park Branch

Publish Date:

Monday, June 27, 2022 - 8:45am

Learn English

Newcomer Learning Centre. Classes, programs and resources for newcomers to Canada. Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

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 905-546-3444 or email nlc@hpl.ca.

Visit Newcomers Events to register or find out more.

Newcomer Learning Centre Desk Hours:

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10am-4pm

Wednesday 1pm-7pm

Friday 10am-1pm

Select Saturdays in 2022:

June 25, July 16, August 27, September 10 & 24, October 15 & 29, November 12 and December 10.

English Tutoring:

Practise English virtually with a tutor in-person, online or both. Meet twice a week for one to two hours. To join, complete the English Tutoring Request Form.

To volunteer with Newcomers to Canada, please complete our Volunteer English Tutor Application.

Conversation Circles Online:

Practise English virtually, in a group setting through video/audio chats. Topics are tailored to the needs of students. Conversation Circles meet Tuesdays and Thursdays 3- 4pm.

English for Seniors Online:

Learn English online with other seniors age 55 and older, in a small class.
Classes are Monday to Thursday 9:30-11:30am.

Proof of Permanent Residency or a Protected Person status is requested in advance of participating in any Newcomer Learning Centre programs

Visit Newcomers Events for more information.

Language Assessment and Settlement Services

English language assessment and settlement services are available at:

Immigrant Services | Services for Newcomers to Canada | YMCA HBB - YMCA

French language assessment is available at:

French Settlement Services are available at:

Videos

Watch a series of videos prepared by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, to help Newcomers settle.