The Greencedar (295 Greencedar Drive, 4-5 pm) visit is cancelled today, Tuesday, October 28, due to vehicle maintenance. Regular service is expected to return next week. Thank you for your understanding.
The Kenilworth Branch has reopened today, Monday, October 27. Please note that there is limited parking, and noise disruptions may occur this week as the final touches are made to the renovations. Thank you for your understanding.
The 4th Floor is closed on Thursday, October 30 from 4-8pm for a special event. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. Floors 1-3 are available with study and work spaces.
The following locations have upcoming delayed openings due to Staff training drills.
Thursday, October 30
Parkdale Branch, 9:30am
You may visit nearby Branches for your library needs. www.hpl.ca/hours
Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items.
Newcomer Learning Centre English Tutoring
The Newcomer Learning Centre’s English Tutoring Program provides one-to-one English Language Learning to Newcomer adults, in-person, online or both. Meet for English tutoring twice per week, for one to two hours each session.
Volunteer tutors are matched with adult newcomer learners to assist with English language skills including:
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Pronunciation
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Listening
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Speaking
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Reading
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Writing
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Vocabulary development.
Volunteers mentor students about Canadian cultural norms and traditions, as well as Canadian workplace culture.
Tutors and learners meet at mutually agreeable times and locations (online, in-person or hybrid) two times a week for 1-2 hours.
Tutor Qualifications
- Age 19+.
- Fluent in both spoken and written English.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A solid understanding of Canadian culture and norms.
- Reliable and trustworthy.
- An interest in other cultures.
- Intermediate/ advanced computer skills (for online tutoring.)
- Commit to a minimum of six months.
- A Secondary School Diploma is preferred.
- A recent Criminal Record with Judicial Matters Check prior to being matched with a student (dated within the past 12 months).
Tutor Responsibilities
- Help participants learn English.
- Conduct one-to-two hour tutoring sessions, twice per week.
- Submit a monthly lesson report.
- Respect confidentiality.
Tutor Benefits
- Help Newcomers improve their English skills and confidence while acclimatizing to Canada.
- Meet and foster friendships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Provides valuable tutoring experience.
Volunteer English Volunteer Application
For more information, email volunteer@hpl.ca or nlc@hpl.ca
This program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.








