Hamilton Literacy

#National Volunteer week April 19th -25th The Hamilton Literacy Council appreciates all of our hard working volunteers, this week and every week of the year!

Job seekers - we are starting a new course to help you find a job!

Join us for a free virtual information session about different pathways to employment. Attendees can win a $25 gift card! 📅 Thursday March 19th, 2026 🕐 10:00 am to 11:00 am 📍 Virtual To register, contact Jeimy at jeimy.martinez@lchamilton.ca or 905-527-2222 ext. 2.

Spring hasn't arrived quite yet! Please note we will be closed Wednesday, February 18th due to the storm coming our way. We hope you can stay home and stay safe!

Happy Family Day!

ARISE offers free learning assessments & referrals to upgrading programs to support apprentices and pre-apprentices. Book an appointment here ➡️ ow.ly/e7np50XJXlr This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

Hamilton Council on Aging - Your Fall 2025 Newsletter is Here! 🍂 - mailchi.mp/hamiltoncoa/wi…

Today is "Giving Tuesday" A great way to start the giving season! givingtuesday.org/about/

Central Library's 4th Floor will be closed this coming Wednesday, November 12 for a special event, Public Library Research Symposium. Makerspace and Newcomer Learning Centre will remain open. You may use Floors 1-3 as spaces to study and work on. hpl.ca/central #HamOnt

We remember.

Free program: Machining for Newcomers – Pathway to Work 📅 November 2025 - 10 weeks of training + 8 weeks of paid work experience 📍3335 North Service Rd., Burlington, ON Learn more here: ow.ly/8Q5Q50XfI5m Apply today! 📧 trades@centreforskills.ca 📞 905-333-3499 x 315

All HPL Branches are closed on Sunday, October 12 and Thanksgiving Monday, October 13. Bookmobile is off the road. Extended Access and Study Hall services are not available. Regular service hours resume on Tuesday, October 14. hpl.ca/hours #HamOnt

The Hamilton Regional Indian Centre is hosting an information session about Ontario Works services. This session is in-person on Mon, Oct 6th from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Attendees will be entered into a $25 gift card draw! To register, contact Jeimy at jeimy.martinez@abea.on.ca.

Not everyone loves a crowd... That's why we've designated 4 quieter spaces at the Telling Tales Festival so story lovers of all kinds can enjoy a book lover's weekend. PS. Bring a picnic blanket to enjoy the beauty of the RBG while enjoying a book in the fall weather.

Start searching through those drawers and closets to return any long overdue library items that are hiding. Replacement and damage fees resume October 1st. To avoid any fees, please return library materials due October 1st or later within 28 days. Visit: hpl.ca/news/frequentl…

We'll be at Art Crawl accepting book donations for our 2025 Festival Book Swap. Books can be new or gently used. Don't leave without picking up a copy of our Festival Program 📍 August 8, 2025, 4 pm - 7 pm 🗓️ James St. North, Hamilton, ON in front of Hamilton Artists Inc.