Human Library for Newcomers
One-on-One Stories About Life in Canada
Wednesday, November 16
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Central - Hamilton RoomChat one-to-one with members of Hamilton's community.
Learn about the life journeys of others in Canada and about Canadian culture through short one-to-one conversations with a settled immigrant or long-time Canadian. Bring your questions. The human 'books' attending are: Diane Shamchuk, Accountant/Business Owner, Natalee Rodriguez, Construction Project Manager/Estimator, Mike McNally, Engineer/Business Owner, Paul Benedetti, Reporter/ Editor/Producer/Professor/Author, Jean Wessel, Physiotherapist/Professor/Clinician/Manager and Jen Jones, Police Officer, Instructor, Artist/Graphic Designer. To register email nlc@hpl.ca, call 905-546-3200 or visit the Newcomer Learning Centre on the 4th floor of Central library. Must be a Permanent Resident or Protected Person to participate.
AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Newcomers | Language | Arts and Culture |
TAGS: | esl | ESL | English as a Second Language | English | Conversation |
Central Library
The first Hamilton Public Library building opened on September 16, 1890 by the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen on the north side of Main Street West. In 1913, a new main library opened. This building was replaced in 1980 by Central Library, at the current location on York Boulevard.
In 2010, Central Library re-opened after approximately 18 months of renovations. Central Library opened with a newly revitalized first floor, which includes a Community Living Room that takes advantage of natural light. The Ontario Library Association honoured Central in 2012 with an Architectural and Design Transformation award.
