Get personal help from local service organizations who bring their expertise into the library during free drop-in sessions.
During drop-in hours, you can talk to various specialists. You never have to make an appointment; service workers help you on a first-come-first-served basis. You can use these drop-in services without being a library member.
Unless stated, community drop-in programs run continuously throughout the year. As well as these drop-in sessions, our Information Burlington staff are also available for support and referrals to community services.
If you need an accessibility accommodation during your visit to the library, please contact us a few days before by email or call 905.639.3611 extension 1211.
When you’re facing stress, relationship challenges, or emotional difficulties, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Drop in to speak with a counsellor from Stronger Together. Get free, confidential mental health support and confidential one-on-one counselling when affected by, in crisis, or at risk of intimate partner violence (IPV) or gender-based violence (GBV). No appointment needed.
Get support with:
Where: Central Branch
When: Alternating Mondays, 9am to 1pm - Feb 23, Mar 9, Mar 23 (cancelled), Apr 6, Apr 20, May 4, Jun 1, Jun 15, Jun 29, Jul 13, Jul 27, Aug 10, Aug 24
Learn how to plan your job search and find work with help from an employment specialist from Goodwill Employment Services. Get advice on creating a résumé that's best for your job search situation. Find out if you are eligible for a skills training program and learn more about Employment Ontario and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).
Where: Central Branch
When: 4th Wednesday every month, 10am to Noon. No sessions in December.
Drop in with your questions about Ontario Works, human rights, tenants’ rights, disability benefits, government pensions, and employment insurance or standards. Come for one-to-one help with a Halton Community Legal Services Intake Worker.
Central Branch: 2nd Wednesday every month, 10am to 1pm. No sessions in July and August.
Tansley Woods Branch: 4th Thursday every month, 2pm to 4pm. No sessions in February, July, August, and December.
Are you looking for an apartment or a room to rent in Halton? Do you have concerns with your landlord? Get advice from Halton Housing Help during this drop-in session.
Where: Central Branch
When: Every Tuesday, 9am to 1pm
When you are new to Canada and need to know the first things to do to live in your new country, drop in to meet with a settlement worker from HMC Connections. Get help with:
Where: Alton Branch
When: 2nd Wednesday every month, 10am to 1pm. No sessions in July and August.
HMC Connections also offers citizenship test preparation and other programs at the library. View the upcoming programs
Get one-stop access to various federal government services at our Service Canada weekly clinic.
Central Branch: 3rd Thursday every month, 1pm to 4pm
Tansley Woods Branch: 4th Monday every month, 1pm to 4pm
The Women's Centre of Halton supports women who are in crisis, distress, or in transition. A Family Court Advocate will be at the library during drop-in sessions.
Where: Central Branch
When: 1st & last Friday every month, 10am to 1pm
Family Court Advocacy:
Information about other Women's Centre services: