Scheduled Catalogue Maintenance - May 29
The catalogue may be unavailable on Sunday May 29 between 6-10am during the monthly maintenance window. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
Rymal Road East Construction near Turner Park Branch
Starting Monday May 9, construction starts on Rymal Road East between Massena Drive and Republic Avenue near the Turner Park Branch. The lights will be deactivated and the turning lanes will be closed.
Please use eastbound lanes only to plan your branch visit.
Thank you for your patience.
Carlisle Branch closing
The Carlisle Branch (1496 Centre Rd.,) closes Saturday May 28 at 5pm. The exterior drop box is available until June 1st. The new branch at 277 Carlisle Rd., is expected to open in mid-June 2022.
Newcomer Learning Centre Online Tutoring
The Newcomer Learning Centre’s Online Tutoring Program provides English Language Learning through video/audio chat twice per week, for one hour each session.
Tutor Qualifications
- Commit to a minimum of six months.
- Age 19+.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
- Intermediate/ Advanced computer skills.
- A Secondary School diploma is preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Reliable and trustworthy.
- A recent Criminal Record with Judicial Matters Check within 14 days of being matched with a student (dated within the past 12 months).
Tutor Responsibilities
- Help participants learn English online.
- Conduct one-hour online sessions, twice per week.
- Submit a monthly lesson report.
- Respect confidentiality.
Tutor Benefits
- Help Newcomers improve their English.
- Learn English Language Learning technology.
Online Volunteer Application
For more information, email volunteer@hpl.ca or nlc@hpl.ca
This program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.