- Description
- Provides assistance in identifying newcomer needs and offering programs, services and resources to support the settlement and integration of newcomers into Canadian society.
Service offers:
- a platform for newcomers to meet settlement workers from immigrant serving agencies to discuss their settlement needs
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Coffee and Conversation program: a drop-in interactive program to help practice every day English speaking skills
- ESL Conversation Club: a 6-week registered program for intermediate English language learners
- ESL Teen Talk: a program for teens to practice English with doing fun activities and meeting friends
- special workshops including Citizenship Preparation, Buying Your First Home, Managing Your Finances, Smart Tips for Newcomers and New Friends and Neighbourhood
Affiliation: Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth (CBFY), Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS), Calgary Immigrant Women's Association (CIWA), Centre for Newcomers, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), Immigrant Services Calgary (ISC) - Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to:
- newcomers
- immigrants / refugees
- Application Process
- Service Access: Registration Required, To access service:
- individuals must have a valid library card in their own name
- visit website for details
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: No,
- Telephone
- 403-260-2600
- Web Site
- http://www.calgarylibrary.ca
- information@calgarylibrary.ca
- Languages
- English - Some programs presented by partner agencies are delivered in multi-languages. The Welcome to the Library DVD introduces newcomers to the programs in 18 languages.
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: No - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes - Parking is available at the front of the building. An accessible washroom is located in the Public Library in the same building.
Other disabled access: No - - Topic(s)
- Last Verified On
- October 13, 2022
- Address
- 6617 Centre Street N
Calgary, AB, T2K 4Y5
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon10:00 AM to 09:00 PMTue10:00 AM to 09:00 PMWed10:00 AM to 09:00 PMThu10:00 AM to 09:00 PMFri10:00 AM to 06:00 PMSat10:00 AM to 05:00 PMSun12:00 PM to 05:00 PM
