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.
Listen and read online
Programs and events for immigrants and newcomers
Immigrants and newcomers
Canadian culture and language training: Basic
Monday, July 28, 2025, 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Canadian culture and language training: Basic
Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 12:30 pm to 2:00 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.