Celebrate Toronto Newcomer Day on May 25
Celebrate Toronto Newcomer Day with us on Thursday, May 25 at Nathan Phillips Square from 10 am to 3 pm. This annual event welcomes newcomers to Toronto and recognizes their many contributions to the city.
This year, the event features a number of free activities including live entertainment, a Newcomer Marketplace, an information fair and a food fair.
Special program
Music lovers and history buffs can check out “The History of Caribbean Music in Toronto” presented by author, music historian and cultural critic, Klive Walker. This presentation takes place at our City Hall branch at 10:30 am. Space is limited, so be sure to register in advance.
Media featuring Caribbean artists (Photo credit: Klive Walker)
Visit our tent
Find out what the library has to offer you! Visit us at the TPL tent at Nathan Phillips Square on Toronto Newcomer Day. We'll help you get a free library card and let you know about our many resources, including:
- Books, movies, music, and digital content in over 40 different languages
- English language learning resources
- Free computer access
- Canadian citizenship test preparation
- Settlement assistance at library branches
Mark May 25 in your calendar. We hope to see you on Toronto Newcomer Day!
Connect with a Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) Worker
The library has settlement workers who offer one-on-one help and group programs to assist newcomers with important topics such as searching for a job, getting a driver’s license, learning English and much more. Contact LSP Workers directly to learn more about the help they can provide, both in-person and remotely.
In-person LSP programs take place at library branches, while online LSP programs take place via a third-party platform. Settlement workers can provide guidance on using these platforms. Here are some upcoming programs:
Online language support
1) English Conversation Circle: Steps to English Fluency and Discover Canada
- Hosted by LSP partner YMCA Newcomer Information Centre
- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:30 pm
- For full details or to register, visit https://newcomersincanada.ca/ or email [email protected] for a detailed registration link
2) IELTS Preparation Series
- Hosted by LSP Partner Centre for Immigrant & Community Services
- Tuesdays from May 9 to May 30, 2023 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
- For full details or to register, contact Zarmeena at 416-707-8259
In-person language support
If you are looking for a supportive environment to practise your English or French skills in-person, you may be interested in the Library’s English and French Conversation Circles. These are informal and friendly spaces where you can improve your language skills and make friends too.
Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP) is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
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