Newcomers & immigrants community hub
Welcome to the neighbourhood! City Library is here to help you find the resources and information you need to transition to Canada. Librarians can assist with finding multilingual books and ebooks, connect you with settlement resources or join a conversation circle to practice conversational English.
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Multilingual collections
The library has a growing collection of multilingual titles, reflective of the most-spoken languages on the North Shore. Browse our multilingual collections.
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Programs and events for immigrants and newcomers
Immigrants and newcomers
Canadian culture and language training: Basic
Monday, July 21, 2025, 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Citizenship test preparation workshop
Monday, July 21, 2025, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Citizenship test preparation workshop
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Employment services information session جلسه معرفی خدمات کاریابی
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Canadian culture and language training: Basic
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Citizenship test preparation workshop
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Finding a professional job in Canada راهکارهاي پیدا کردن شغل حرفه اي در کانادا
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Starting your own business in BC خود اشتغالی و راه اندازي کسب و کار در استان بریتیش کلمبیا
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Employment Standards Act in BC قوانین و مقررات مربوط به کار در کانادا
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Citizenship test preparation workshop
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Read, watch, listen
Specially curated selections from our librarians
Regularly updated lists of books, magazines and movies organized by theme. These include physical items you can borrow from the library and digital items you can enjoy on your devices at home or on the go. Click on a book to learn more or choose your preferred format.