May library programs

To The Haldimand Press

HALDIMAND — Haldimand County Public Library has something for everyone with three exciting upcoming programs this May.

Spring card-stamping workshop

  Hosted by Annette Ball from Stampin With the Bee’s, attendees of this program will make three beautiful spring cards to send to loved ones. The registration fee is $10 and can be done at any library branch or by calling 289-674-0400. See the schedule of workshops below. 

  • Monday, May 1 at 6 p.m., Jarvis
  • Tuesday, May 2 at 6 p.m., Cayuga
  • Wednesday, May 3 at 6 p.m., Hagersville

Hagersville Branch Knitting Club

  The Hagersville Branch of the Haldimand County Public Library invites anyone who has an interest in knitting or crocheting to participate in a fun, relaxing weekly social club. The Knitting Club will run every Thursday, beginning May 4, from 6-7:30 p.m.

  Attendees are asked to bring their current project and/or supplies and share in the hobby of knitting, crocheting, or other yarn crafts with fellow yarn enthusiasts. The club is open to everyone, regardless of skill level. No registration is required. 

Resume finessing workshop

  In partnership with Nichole Morgan, a professional career coach with over five years of experience in Human Resources and Recruitment, the Library is offering a free resume finessing workshop to help individuals perfect their resumes.

  The course will teach adults how to craft an interview-securing resume and present a favourable first impression.⁠ Participants will learn how to: 

  • Align relevant skills and experience with the employer’s needs⁠
  • Communicate one’s career story and update one’s qualifications
  • Identify top accomplishments⁠
  • Tailor a resume to the position sought
  • Properly format a resume
  • Address employment gaps (if any)⁠

  The workshop will be offered to all adults at the Caledonia Branch on May 10 at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required and can be done in the branch or by phone at 289-678-0400, ext. 1. All participants are asked to bring a copy of their current resume.