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New to Canada? Join the library. It's free!

• Help Your Child Succeed in School
• Learn about services for newcomers
• Get information about finding a job
• Borrow books, CD's and videos in many languages
• Use computers and access the internet
• Have fun with your family

Help Your Child Succeed in School

• Borrow books to read at home. The Library has books in many languages and in English. Reading to your child in any language will help him or her learn English.
• In the summer, encourage your child to join the Summer Reading Club and other programs.
• Library staff can help your child with school projects.

Learn about services for newcomers

• Learn about the many free government and community programs for newcomers.
• Borrow books and tapes that will help you learn English.

Get information about finding a job

• Learn how to find a job, the Library has information about many professions.
• Find out about educational or professional credentials.
• Get information on assessing your qualifications for work and on how to access trades and professions.

Borrow books, CD's and videos in many languages

• The Library has books, tapes, CDs, magazines and newspapers in a variety of languages.

Use computers and access the internet

• Free access to the internet.
• Read the news from around the world in many languages.
• Learn how to use the internet, email and the library.

Have fun with your family

• Attend family events such as storytelling.
• Attend programs to improve your English and get adjusted to life in Canada.
• Relax in our air-conditioned libraries.

Join the Library

• To join the library you need:
  • One piece of official identification
  • Proof of address - a telephone, electric or cable TV bill
• Children can get their own library card.