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Key Contacts

Joyce Minten
Assistant Director
ext. 226
jminten@ascy.ca

526 Upper Paradise Rd.
Hamilton, ON L9C 5E3

Phone: (905) 574-6876
Fax: (905) 574-8843




Thank you to Louise Kool & Galt for their generous donation of educational toys and resources for the ASCY Professional Resource Library.

Overview & Tour

Library Services

Professional Resource Library – FAQ

Question: How many items can I sign out?
Answer: You may have a maximum of 7 items on your card at one time. This includes 2 large items, one of which can be a mini kit.

Question : Can I bring my children with me on my visit to the ASCY Professional Resource Library or an outreach location?
Answer: If you are using ANY equipment, children under the age of 16 are NOT permitted on-site. For a quick (5-minute-maximum) toy lending or toy return, children are allowed on-site under your immediate supervision.

Question: Can I bring a guest to the Professional Resource Library?
Answer: Guests over the age of 16 are welcome. If they are planning to use ANY equipment, they must purchase a day pass ($5.00)

Question: How do I make sure I return everything I take out?
Answer: In every bin, there is a parts list. Check the parts list when you get home and call us if something is missing. Use the parts list to ensure all pieces are returned to the bin.

Professional Resource Library

For a list of large items/bins, click here

  • Resource Books
  • Educational Videos
  • Periodicals
  • Government Publications
  • Teaching Aids
  • Educational Toys
  • Curriculum Kits
  • Family/Teacher Resource Bins
  • Cooks Bins (Nutritional Information)
  • Supervision/Administration Bins
  • Workplace Motivational Resource Bins

On-Site Equipment & Services

For a list of die press shapes, click here

  • Laminating
  • Photocopying, black & white, as well as colour laser copier
  • Die Press
  • Paper Cutter
  • Bookbinding
  • Public Access Computers (Please note: Internet Access is no longer available)
  • Board Room (maximum of 12 people)
  • Meeting Room (Maximum of 25 People)
  • Button Machine
  • Curriculum Kits
  • Picture Communication Symbols Training (by appointment)
  • Heat press (by appointment)

We are pleased to offer a Recycling Area in the Library where new items are added regularly. Members may purchase a bag of "found materials" to use in their programs. There are a wide variety of materials that can be used in art, blocks, dramatic play and quiet areas, to name just a few. Come in and check it out! This service available at both our main site and our Wesley Neighbourhood site.

Certain services are accompanied by a minimum charge.
Some equipment may be reserved for off-site loan

Hours of Service

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday
12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday
12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday
Closed

Please note: the Library is closed ALL Saturdays of Holiday Weekends.

Membership Information

Library memberships are open to residents and employees who work with or provide care for children in the city of Hamilton. The Library membership costs $40.00 and is renewed annually on the anniversary month. A membership card is issued with your ID number. This card must be worn at all times when in the Library (cards are for individual member use only and are non-transferrable).

This membership entitles the member to:

  • use of Resource Library and lending services
  • use of the Resource Library equipment and work area
  • ASCY "Linking with the Community" Newsletters
  • access our Outreach sites

ASCY is an adult-oriented work environment, therefore, for health, safety and liability reasons, individuals under the age of 16 are not allowed on the premises when equipment is being used.

Please note: full time students receive memberships at a 50% discount.

We also offer Day Passes for $5.00