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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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English Language Learning (ELL) & test prep

Library events for newcomers & immigrants

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Multilingual collections

The library has a growing collection of titles available in different languages, reflective of the most-spoken languages on the North Shore. Browse our multilingual collections.

Listen and read online

Get online test prep help for the IELTS exam, including practice exams, advice, hints and tips 

Listen to native speakers while learning a new language with Mango Languages

Resources for immigrants & newcomers

Conversation clubs

Practice conversational English in friendly, small group settings with an experienced facilitator. This program is a great place to meet other newcomers to the community! Check the calendar for upcoming dates.

Immigrant learning circles

Join a small group to learn about a specific topic or event like Canadian cooking, employment mentoring or skills development. Check the calendar for upcoming dates.

Citizenship test prep

The library hosts workshops and classes throughout the year to help you prepare for taking the Canadian Citizenship test. Check the calendar for upcoming workshop dates.

ELL & ESL books

The library's catalogue includes a vast selection of English language learning (ELL) and English as a second language (ESL) resources. The ELL collection is located on the third floor. Browse the catalogue.

NewToBC

A library settlement initiative that connects immigrants, newcomers and refugees with essential settlement information, public libraries and other service provider organizations. Visit the NewToBC website.

NSIIP

The North Shore Immigrant Inclusion Partnership (NSIIP) is a coalition of community agencies and institutions focused on improving the settlement outcomes of new immigrants. Visit the NSIIP website.

Upcoming events for newcomers and immigrants

Immigrants and newcomers

Citizenship test preparation workshop

Monday, September 26, 2022, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Immigrants and newcomers

BC medical services plan (MSP) in Farsi جلسه اطلاعاتی مربوط به سیستم بیمه در بی سی

Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Immigrants and newcomers

Small business in Canada in Farsi چگونه بیزنس خود را در کانادا راه اندازی کنیم؟

Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Immigrants and newcomers

Citizenship test preparation workshop

Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Language learning

English Corner (in-person)

Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

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Immigrants and newcomers

Ukrainians' employment and education in Canada info session

Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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Immigrants and newcomers

Citizenship test preparation workshop

Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Immigrants and newcomers

BC family benefits in Farsi جلسه اطلاعاتی مربوط به مزایای خانواده در بی سی

Thursday, September 29, 2022, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Immigrants and newcomers

Citizenship test preparation workshop

Thursday, September 29, 2022, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Language learning

English Corner (in-person)

Tuesday, October 4, 2022, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

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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.

ELL adult fiction
Barney's Version
Barney's Version

DVD

Incendies
Incendies

DVD

The stone angel
The stone angel

DVD

Before Tomorrow
Before Tomorrow

DVD

My Winnipeg
My Winnipeg

DVD

Exotica
Exotica

DVD

Still mine
Still mine

DVD

Dr. Cabbie
Dr. Cabbie

DVD

Fatima
Fatima

DVD

Nelly
Nelly

DVD

Maria Chapdelaine
Maria Chapdelaine

DVD

Kuessipan
Kuessipan

DVD

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If you have a question, ask us or call 604-998-3450


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