Victoria Day Closure
All HPL branches are closed on Sunday, May 19, and Victoria Day, Monday, May 20. Bookmobile, Extended Access, and Study Hall services are unavailable. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, May 21.
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, Dungeon Master Volunteer
Teen Gaming, Dungeon Master – Volunteer Position Description
Public libraries are community spaces. HPL offers teen gaming to facilitate positive interaction and engagement in library spaces while fostering creativity and imagination. HPL provides a welcoming space for teens to play Dungeons & Dragons, a fantasy role-playing tabletop game. HPL Teen Gaming, Dungeon Master Volunteers assist with the set-up, take-down of equipment and facilitate game play.
Volunteer Qualifications
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Ages 14-18.
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Experienced Dungeons & Dragons player or willingness to learn.
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Enjoys storytelling.
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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, monitor, and take down gaming equipment.
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Encourage other teens to participate.
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Facilitate D&D game play.
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.
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Develop and/or enhance storytelling skills.
Location and Time Commitment
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Westdale Branch – Thursdays 12-1:30pm (flexible)
Sessions run: May 2, 16, 30, June 13 and 27
Volunteer Application
Contact: The Volunteer Coordinator can be contacted at (905) 546-3200 x3620 or volunteer@hpl.ca