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Library Settlement Partnerships at Toronto Public Libraries

Did you know that there are Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) at the Toronto Public Library?

    
     [Photo Credit: LSP Program Photos from the Library Settlement Partnership Website]

LSPs are newcomer information services that are offered to different communities throughout Ontario. These LSPs provide free assistance with getting a job, learning English, getting a driver's licence, and much more.The service is made possible by a partnership of the settlement sector, public libraries, and Citizen and Immigration Canada.

                

There are 16 different Toronto Public Library branches that have a LSP worker who specializes in one-on-one settlement information and referral, group information sessions, and community outreach provided in a variety of languages. These 16 library branches include:

Within these library branches, there are eight Settlement Agency Partners that offer services and programs. These agencies are listed below, please click on the agency name to access their website.

Library Settlement Partnerships as well as Toronto Public Library continue to offer great programs that are suitable for ESL and Newcomer patrons. Visit the Toronto Public Library website.

Don't forget that we also have materials in other languages. To view the complete list, visit our website.

 

Celebrate Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) Day in October 2010!

The Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) program and Settlement Workers provide in person one-on-one assistance to help newcomers with their settlement issues. You are welcome to participate in fun filled activities and celebrate LSP Day at your nearest LSP branch:

• Albion
• Albert Campbell
• Agincourt
• Bloor/Gladstone
• Bridlewood
• Centennial
• Eatonville
• Flemingdon Park
• Gerrard/Ashdale
• Lillian H. Smith
• Mimico
• Morningside
• Parkdale
• Parliament
• Richview
• Riverdale
• Thorncliffe
• Toronto Reference Library
• York Woods

Contact the above branches for more information.

Find your way

If you're new to the library and would like an orientation to the library's new website, attend the Find your way session at Mimico Branch on Tuesday October 5, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. You'll find your way to the various sites that include: 

• Career and job search help
• Business and personal finance
• Newcomers to Canada
• Kidsspace
  and more ...

For more details and to register, contact the Settlement Worker at 647-404-2235.  

 

Healthy Body, Healthy Mind

Find out what sexuality means and how important it is in reproductive health care in the free information workshop on Sexuality & Sexual Health on July 20, 2010 at Mimico Branch from 5:00 p.m.

The information session is available in Spanish. Contact your Settlement Worker at 647-404-2235 for details and to register.

Discover Canada! Becoming a Canadian Citizen

For information on Becoming a Canadian Citizen, you are invited to Mimico Centennial Branch on Tuesday July 6, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Learn about:

• Canada's history and regions
• What it means to become a Canadian
• Privileges of citizenship
• Citizenship test preparation and the new test

Contact the Settlement Worker at 647-404-2235 for more details and to register.

Summer Leading to Reading for children who need reading help

Is your child able to listen and talk in English, but needs reading help? 

 

The Toronto Public Library offers a free informal and fun reading practice program this summer.

 

It is for children who are going to be in grades 2 to 6 in September 2010.

 

Your child will be partnered with a volunteer tutor to practise reading/writing skills, enjoy books, and do reading-related games and activities.  

 

Pick up an application form from one of the 37 branches that offer the program and return the completed form to the branch by June 26. The reading sessions will be for one hour per week from July 12 to August 28, 2010. Please note that space is limited.

 

The same library branches also offer the Leading to Reading program during the school year, from October to May. Registration usually takes place in September.

English Can Be FUN! for Newcomer children

Free summer English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are available for newcomer children ages 7 to 10 years old. Classes are conducted by qualified ESL teachers. Activities include: reading and writing; and preparation for school in September. Visit your nearest branch and fill in the application form English Can Be Fun!. Your child can start learning and having fun!

English Can Be Fun! classes are from July 5, 2010 to August 13, 2010