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 Hamilton Public LibraryCentral Library, Learning Centre and LINC Program (The) |
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| Address & Map | 55 York Blvd, 4th Flr Hamilton, ON L8R 3K1  | |||
| Major Intersection | James St N and York Blvd | |||
| Mailing Address | PO Box 2700 55 York Blvd Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4 | |||
| Office Phone | 905-546-3200 ext 3444 | |||
| askhpl@hpl.ca | ||||
| Website | www.hpl.ca | |||
| Primary Contact | Antonella Giancarlo, Communications Officer; Phone: 905-546-3200 ext 5934; Email: agiancar@hpl.ca | |||
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| Alternate Name (Internal use only) | English as a Second Language ; ESL ; Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Located In Community | Hamilton Central | |||
| Ward | Ward 2 | |||
| Description | The Learning Centre, located on the 4th floor of Central Library, provides books, cassettes, CDs and other resources for learners and teachers of English as a Second Language. Its specialized resources focus on pronunciation, speaking, listening, writing, reading, developing vocabulary and preparing for exams such as the TOEFL. Materials from the Learning Centre can be borrowed from any branch of the Hamilton Public Library. The Learning Centre offers a Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program to new immigrants who wish to improve their skills in English * Students are matched with volunteer tutors * Tutors and students usually meet twice a week for 2 hours each time LINC Program Information and Application | |||
| Hours | Staffed Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Open for browsing during library hours | |||
| Areas Served | Hamilton (City of) | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up | |||
| Bus Routes | (1) KING ; (2) BARTON ; (4) BAYFRONT ; (6) ABERDEEN ; (7) LOCKE ; (8) YORK ; (9) ROCK GARDENS ; (10) B-LINE ; (51) UNIVERSITY | |||
| Fees | None | |||
| Languages | English | |||
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| Service Categories | English as a Second Language ; English Language Instruction Volunteer Opportunities | |||
| Subjects | Books ; Education ; English as a second language ; Information and referral ; Libraries ; Literacy ; Literacy instruction ; Municipal government ; Public libraries | |||
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