Hamilton Literacy Council

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

It's time for Canada Reads!

Meet the Canada Reads 2026 contenders | CBC Books The debates take place April 13 to 16 live at 10 a.m. ET.

Job seekers - we are starting a new course to help you in your search!

Have learning goals but not sure where to start? Let's build a pathway plan that's right for you. Connect with a Learning Navigator today!

Email - [email protected]
Call - 905-527-2222
Text - 289-275-1685

Broken blender? Need your favourite jeans hemmed? Spots are still open for next Saturday's Repair Cafe taking place at Concession Branch (February 28, 1-4pm).

Register at https://events.hpl.ca/event/15157688 to save your household items from the landfill and extend their use.

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

Happy Family Day!

YWCA Hamilton and CIBC Bank present a free virtual financial literacy workshop - Investing for Beginners & Saving for Retirement - designed for newcomer women and gender-diverse people.

Learn practical strategies to improve your financial well-being, build confidence, and take control of your money!

Topics
📈 Basics of stock market investing
🏛️ Introduction to mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment vehicles
🛡️ Risk management and diversification

📍 Virtual (link will be shared upon registration)
📅 Thursday, February 19, 2026
🕑 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

👉 Register here - https://calendly.com/settlement-services/financial-literacy-workshop-investing-for-beginners

For more information, contact

Natalie McFarlane-Brown (she/her) - Settlement Counselor (GBV)
📧 [email protected]
☎️ 365-324-0247

Thaer Trad (he/him) - Supervisor, Immigrant and Settlement Services
📧 [email protected]
☎️ 289-527-6454