Study Halls at Central Library and Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park, and Waterdown branches resume on Tuesday, September 2. They will be open after-hours Mondays-Thursdays from 8 pm to Midnight. www.hpl.ca/study-halls
Due to campus events, McMaster University's Bookmobile Visits for Tuesdays, August 26 and September 2 (3:30-4:30 pm) have been cancelled. Service is expected to resume on Tuesday, September 9. Thank you for your understanding.
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
The Rymal Road entrance to the facility will be unavailable today due to an event at the YMCA. Access to the parking lot, accessible parking spaces, back entrance, and external drop box remains available. Thank you for your patience.
All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, August 31, and Labour Day, Monday, September 1st. Bookmobile is off the road, and Extended Access is not available. Regular service hours resume Tuesday, September 2. www.hpl.ca/hours
Due to a mid-day fire drill, Turner Park Branch and Les Chater Family YMCA are closed for a fire drill from noon-1 pm. Thank you for your patience.
Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.
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.