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
English conversation circles for the workplace
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
English conversation circles for community connections
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Workplace culture and language training: Intermediate
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
English corner (virtual) — May 2025
Friday, May 23, 2025, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Beginner English Corner (in-person)
Friday, May 23, 2025, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Canadian culture and language training: Basic
Monday, May 26, 2025, 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
English conversation circles for community connections
Monday, May 26, 2025, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
English conversation circles for the workplace
Monday, May 26, 2025, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Workplace culture and language training: Intermediate
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Immigrant seniors learning circle (beginner/basic level)
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 1:00 pm to 2:30 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.