Through Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP), we bring newcomer services to your local library. Our LSP workers speak various languages and can help you integrate into the community. We partner with the public libraries in Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Markham, Aurora, Newmarket, Stouffville, King, East Gwillimbury, and Georgina.
LSP Information sessions:
• PR card and Canadian citizenship
• Get to know your city/town
• How to file your income tax
• Career exploration and planning
• Buying a house or rent a place
• Know your rights at work
• You and your money
• Community safety
Informal English learning and support groups:
• Weekly English conversation circle
• Ongoing ESL Café
• Monthly adult ESL book clubs
• Mango languages speaking buddies series
• Summer English-speaking club for Newcomer youth
• Newcomer support groups for seniors, working and studying parents, etc.
Workshops:
• Get to know your local library
• Exploring library resources to succeed at school
• Finding reliable resources for your job search and skills training
• Learn to use Brainfuse JobNOW
• Virtual library resources for language learning
• Library programs for family fun
• Choosing good books for your child
Digital skills coaching:
- Learn to “ZOOM”
- Google tutorials
- Email basics
- Mobile apps 101
- Online safety
- Digital literacy
- Media smart
We connect newcomers to the local library and community through online and offline activities. Get started to know and participate in the community you now call your home.
Click here to find your local library in the York Region.
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ESL Café for Newcomers is a welcoming, informal space designed to help newcomers improve their English language skills while building connections in the community. This ESL Cafe
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ESL Café for Newcomers is a welcoming, informal space designed to help newcomers improve their English language skills while building connections in the community.
This ESL Cafe offers an opportunity to learn and practice speaking, listening, and understanding English. It’s also a place where newcomers can share their experiences, ask questions, and gain confidence in using English in real-life situations.
Event Language: English
Event Location: VMC library (200 Apple Mill Rd, Vaughan, ON L4K 0J8)
Attendance Method: In-Person
Organizer’s Phone: 289 317 3745
Organizer’s Email: Msalo@ccsyr.org
Time
December 31, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
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Drop-in session Library Settlement Partnership team Event Language: English
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Drop-in session Library Settlement Partnership team
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January 3, 2025 9:30 am - 12:30 pm(GMT-05:00)
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Join Our Citizenship Hub Sessions to get the support you need to pass your citizenship test! What We Offer: • Chapter-by-Chapter Discussions • Practice Tests for Each Chapter •
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Join Our Citizenship Hub Sessions to get the support you need to pass your citizenship test! What We Offer:
• Chapter-by-Chapter Discussions
• Practice Tests for Each Chapter
• Guidance for Your Application
• Help with Account Setup
• Offering free discover Canada books. We’re here to guide you through every step of the process!
Event Language: English
Attendance Method: In-Person
Time
January 7, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00)
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ESL Café for Newcomers is a welcoming, informal space designed to help newcomers improve their English language skills while building connections in the community. This ESL Cafe
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ESL Café for Newcomers is a welcoming, informal space designed to help newcomers improve their English language skills while building connections in the community.
This ESL Cafe offers an opportunity to learn and practice speaking, listening, and understanding English. It’s also a place where newcomers can share their experiences, ask questions, and gain confidence in using English in real-life situations.
Event Language: English
Event Location: VMC library (200 Apple Mill Rd, Vaughan, ON L4K 0J8)
Attendance Method: In-Person
Organizer’s Phone: 289 317 3745
Organizer’s Email: Msalo@ccsyr.org
Time
January 7, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
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English Conversation Circle at Angus Glen Libray Every Monday starting January 13th, 2025 – March 31st Event Language: English Event Location: Angus Glen Library ( 3990 Major Mackenzie
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English Conversation Circle at Angus Glen Libray Every Monday starting January 13th, 2025 – March 31st
Event Language: English
Event Location: Angus Glen Library ( 3990 Major Mackenzie Dr E, Markham, ON L6C 1P8 )
Registration Link: https://ccsyr.org/settlement-services/settlement-services-in-the-library/
Attendance Method: In-Person
Time
January 13, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Angus Glen Library
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Join Our Citizenship Hub Sessions to get the support you need to pass your citizenship test! What We Offer: • Chapter-by-Chapter Discussions • Practice Tests for Each Chapter •
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Join Our Citizenship Hub Sessions to get the support you need to pass your citizenship test! What We Offer:
• Chapter-by-Chapter Discussions
• Practice Tests for Each Chapter
• Guidance for Your Application
• Help with Account Setup
• Offering free discover Canada books. We’re here to guide you through every step of the process!
Event Language: English
Attendance Method: In-Person
Time
January 14, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00)
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ESL Café for Newcomers is a welcoming, informal space designed to help newcomers improve their English language skills while building connections in the community. This ESL Cafe
Event Details
ESL Café for Newcomers is a welcoming, informal space designed to help newcomers improve their English language skills while building connections in the community.
This ESL Cafe offers an opportunity to learn and practice speaking, listening, and understanding English. It’s also a place where newcomers can share their experiences, ask questions, and gain confidence in using English in real-life situations.
Event Language: English
Event Location: VMC library (200 Apple Mill Rd, Vaughan, ON L4K 0J8)
Attendance Method: In-Person
Organizer’s Phone: 289 317 3745
Organizer’s Email: Msalo@ccsyr.org
Time
January 14, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
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English Conversation Circle at Angus Glen Libray Every Monday starting January 13th, 2025 – March 31st Event Language: English Event Location: Angus Glen Library ( 3990 Major Mackenzie
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English Conversation Circle at Angus Glen Libray Every Monday starting January 13th, 2025 – March 31st
Event Language: English
Event Location: Angus Glen Library ( 3990 Major Mackenzie Dr E, Markham, ON L6C 1P8 )
Registration Link: https://ccsyr.org/settlement-services/settlement-services-in-the-library/
Attendance Method: In-Person
Time
January 20, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Angus Glen Library
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Join Our Citizenship Hub Sessions to get the support you need to pass your citizenship test! What We Offer: • Chapter-by-Chapter Discussions • Practice Tests for Each Chapter •
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Join Our Citizenship Hub Sessions to get the support you need to pass your citizenship test! What We Offer:
• Chapter-by-Chapter Discussions
• Practice Tests for Each Chapter
• Guidance for Your Application
• Help with Account Setup
• Offering free discover Canada books. We’re here to guide you through every step of the process!
Event Language: English
Attendance Method: In-Person
Time
January 21, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00)
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ESL Café for Newcomers is a welcoming, informal space designed to help newcomers improve their English language skills while building connections in the community. This ESL Cafe
Event Details
ESL Café for Newcomers is a welcoming, informal space designed to help newcomers improve their English language skills while building connections in the community.
This ESL Cafe offers an opportunity to learn and practice speaking, listening, and understanding English. It’s also a place where newcomers can share their experiences, ask questions, and gain confidence in using English in real-life situations.
Event Language: English
Event Location: VMC library (200 Apple Mill Rd, Vaughan, ON L4K 0J8)
Attendance Method: In-Person
Organizer’s Phone: 289 317 3745
Organizer’s Email: Msalo@ccsyr.org
Time
January 21, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
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English Conversation Circle at Angus Glen Libray Every Monday starting January 13th, 2025 – March 31st Event Language: English Event Location: Angus Glen Library ( 3990 Major Mackenzie
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English Conversation Circle at Angus Glen Libray Every Monday starting January 13th, 2025 – March 31st
Event Language: English
Event Location: Angus Glen Library ( 3990 Major Mackenzie Dr E, Markham, ON L6C 1P8 )
Registration Link: https://ccsyr.org/settlement-services/settlement-services-in-the-library/
Attendance Method: In-Person
Time
January 27, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Angus Glen Library
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Join Our Citizenship Hub Sessions to get the support you need to pass your citizenship test! What We Offer: • Chapter-by-Chapter Discussions • Practice Tests for Each Chapter •
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Join Our Citizenship Hub Sessions to get the support you need to pass your citizenship test! What We Offer:
• Chapter-by-Chapter Discussions
• Practice Tests for Each Chapter
• Guidance for Your Application
• Help with Account Setup
• Offering free discover Canada books. We’re here to guide you through every step of the process!
Event Language: English
Attendance Method: In-Person
Time
January 28, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00)
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ESL Café for Newcomers is a welcoming, informal space designed to help newcomers improve their English language skills while building connections in the community. This ESL Cafe
Event Details
ESL Café for Newcomers is a welcoming, informal space designed to help newcomers improve their English language skills while building connections in the community.
This ESL Cafe offers an opportunity to learn and practice speaking, listening, and understanding English. It’s also a place where newcomers can share their experiences, ask questions, and gain confidence in using English in real-life situations.
Event Language: English
Event Location: VMC library (200 Apple Mill Rd, Vaughan, ON L4K 0J8)
Attendance Method: In-Person
Organizer’s Phone: 289 317 3745
Organizer’s Email: Msalo@ccsyr.org
Time
January 28, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
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English Conversation Circle at Angus Glen Libray Every Monday starting January 13th, 2025 – March 31st Event Language: English Event Location: Angus Glen Library ( 3990 Major Mackenzie
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English Conversation Circle at Angus Glen Libray Every Monday starting January 13th, 2025 – March 31st
Event Language: English
Event Location: Angus Glen Library ( 3990 Major Mackenzie Dr E, Markham, ON L6C 1P8 )
Registration Link: https://ccsyr.org/settlement-services/settlement-services-in-the-library/
Attendance Method: In-Person
Time
February 3, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Angus Glen Library
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Join Our Citizenship Hub Sessions to get the support you need to pass your citizenship test! What We Offer: • Chapter-by-Chapter Discussions • Practice Tests for Each Chapter •
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Join Our Citizenship Hub Sessions to get the support you need to pass your citizenship test! What We Offer:
• Chapter-by-Chapter Discussions
• Practice Tests for Each Chapter
• Guidance for Your Application
• Help with Account Setup
• Offering free discover Canada books. We’re here to guide you through every step of the process!
Event Language: English
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February 4, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00)
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Drop-in session Library Settlement Partnership team Event Language: English
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Drop-in session Library Settlement Partnership team
Event Language: English
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February 7, 2025 9:30 am - 12:30 pm(GMT-05:00)
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English Conversation Circle at Angus Glen Libray Every Monday starting January 13th, 2025 – March 31st Event Language: English Event Location: Angus Glen Library ( 3990 Major Mackenzie
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English Conversation Circle at Angus Glen Libray Every Monday starting January 13th, 2025 – March 31st
Event Language: English
Event Location: Angus Glen Library ( 3990 Major Mackenzie Dr E, Markham, ON L6C 1P8 )
Registration Link: https://ccsyr.org/settlement-services/settlement-services-in-the-library/
Attendance Method: In-Person
Time
February 10, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Angus Glen Library
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Join Our Citizenship Hub Sessions to get the support you need to pass your citizenship test! What We Offer: • Chapter-by-Chapter Discussions • Practice Tests for Each Chapter •
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Join Our Citizenship Hub Sessions to get the support you need to pass your citizenship test! What We Offer:
• Chapter-by-Chapter Discussions
• Practice Tests for Each Chapter
• Guidance for Your Application
• Help with Account Setup
• Offering free discover Canada books. We’re here to guide you through every step of the process!
Event Language: English
Attendance Method: In-Person
Time
February 11, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00)
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English Conversation Circle at Angus Glen Libray Every Monday starting January 13th, 2025 – March 31st Event Language: English Event Location: Angus Glen Library ( 3990 Major Mackenzie
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English Conversation Circle at Angus Glen Libray Every Monday starting January 13th, 2025 – March 31st
Event Language: English
Event Location: Angus Glen Library ( 3990 Major Mackenzie Dr E, Markham, ON L6C 1P8 )
Registration Link: https://ccsyr.org/settlement-services/settlement-services-in-the-library/
Attendance Method: In-Person
Time
February 17, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Angus Glen Library
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Join Our Citizenship Hub Sessions to get the support you need to pass your citizenship test! What We Offer: • Chapter-by-Chapter Discussions • Practice Tests for Each Chapter •
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Join Our Citizenship Hub Sessions to get the support you need to pass your citizenship test! What We Offer:
• Chapter-by-Chapter Discussions
• Practice Tests for Each Chapter
• Guidance for Your Application
• Help with Account Setup
• Offering free discover Canada books. We’re here to guide you through every step of the process!
Event Language: English
Attendance Method: In-Person
Time
February 18, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00)
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English Conversation Circle at Angus Glen Libray Every Monday starting January 13th, 2025 – March 31st Event Language: English Event Location: Angus Glen Library ( 3990 Major Mackenzie
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English Conversation Circle at Angus Glen Libray Every Monday starting January 13th, 2025 – March 31st
Event Language: English
Event Location: Angus Glen Library ( 3990 Major Mackenzie Dr E, Markham, ON L6C 1P8 )
Registration Link: https://ccsyr.org/settlement-services/settlement-services-in-the-library/
Attendance Method: In-Person
Time
February 24, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Angus Glen Library
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Join Our Citizenship Hub Sessions to get the support you need to pass your citizenship test! What We Offer: • Chapter-by-Chapter Discussions • Practice Tests for Each Chapter •
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Join Our Citizenship Hub Sessions to get the support you need to pass your citizenship test! What We Offer:
• Chapter-by-Chapter Discussions
• Practice Tests for Each Chapter
• Guidance for Your Application
• Help with Account Setup
• Offering free discover Canada books. We’re here to guide you through every step of the process!
Event Language: English
Attendance Method: In-Person
Time
February 25, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm(GMT-05:00)
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