Welcome To NewToBC
NewToBC is all about making connections. Here, newcomers to Canada connect with public libraries, essential settlement information, and service provider organizations in their communities. NewToBC also plays a unique role in the library and settlement sectors, serving as a connector and information hub for public libraries, community agencies and BC communities as they welcome growing newcomer populations.
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From Fear to Belonging: Library Champions Celebrate Community and Confidence in the Fraser Valley
August 26, 2026
Moving to a new country is an exciting and challenging journey, especially when it comes to finding employment and settling into a new community. For skilled immigrants in British Columbia, the Vancouver Public Library (VPL) offers a wealth of resources to support career development, language learning, and integration into Canadian society.
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Libraries in BC are open to everyone! Learn what BC libraries have to offer.
Relevant library and settlement news is updated here each week.
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Anchored in Purpose, Leading Through Uncertainty: ISSofBC’s 2025–26 Annual Impact Report
In a year of change, newcomers continued to build new lives, new connections, and new futures across B.C. — and ISSofBC was there to create pathways to possibility. read more
September 23, 2026
Anchored in Purpose, Leading Through Uncertainty: ISSofBC’s 2025–26 Annual Impact Report
In a year of change, newcomers continued to build new lives, new connections, and new futures across B.C. — and ISSofBC was there to create… read more
September 16, 2026
I Wanted to Stay in Canada. So I Learned French.
As an ambitious teen in Manila, I always knew I’d have to leave the Philippines to reach my full potential. read more
September 09, 2026
`Tectonic shift’ in immigration is decreasing city’s population
Vancouver’s population shrank by more than 8,000 people from 2024 to 2025, the largest decrease going back more than 20 years, B.C. Stats figures show. read more
September 02, 2026
Lower Mainland soccer club creates community for immigrant and refugee youth
Little Soccer Stars Club runs fox six weeks in the summer in Langley and Surrey… read more
August 26, 2026
From Fear to Belonging: Library Champions Celebrate Community and Confidence in the Fraser Valley
In early 2026, participants gathered at Terry Fox Library (Fraser Valley Regional Library) to celebrate the completion of a cycle of the Library Champions Project for newcomers in Maple… read more
August 18, 2026
My grandfather kept his rejected degree for 50 years. Decades later, Canada still deskills immigrants
When I told my grandfather I was accepted into my PhD program, he disappeared into the basement and returned with a worn black briefcase. Inside… read more
Public libraries and community agencies offer numerous free events.
This event listing is updated each week. Visit often to see what’s going on!
English-Korean Storytime | 영어-한국어 스토리타임
Where:
Capilano Library (North Vancouver District Public Library) – 3045 Highland Boulevard, North Vancouver BC
Date:
Sunday, October 4th
When:
11:00am – 12:00pm
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Local election information table (City of North Vancouver)
Where:
Civic Plaza (North Vancouver City Library) – 120 14th Street West, North Vancouver BC
Date:
Tuesday, October 6th
When:
1:30pm – 4:30pm
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Books Before Bedtime
Where:
City of Langley Library (Fraser Valley Regional Library) – 20399 Douglas Crescent, Langley BC
Date:
Thursday, October 8th
When:
6:00pm – 7:00pm
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Civic First Date (interactive workshop on civic engagement and voting readiness)
Where:
Capilano Library (North Vancouver District Public Library) – 3045 Highland Boulevard, North Vancouver BC
Date:
Thursday, October 8th
When:
6:30pm – 8:00pm
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Excel Essentials: Formulas
Where:
West Vancouver Memorial Library – 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver BC
Date:
Friday, October 9th
When:
3:30pm – 5:00pm
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Library Champions Project: Surrey Libraries: Information Session
Where:
Online (via Zoom)
Date:
Tuesday, October 13th
When:
6:30pm – 7:30pm
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Library Champions Project: Fraser Valley Regional Library (Langley City & Township): Information Session
Where:
Online (via Zoom)
Date:
Wednesday, October 14th
When:
6:00pm – 7:o0pm
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Hora de diversion para familias en español | Family Fun Time in Spanish
Where:
Tommy Douglas Branch (Burnaby Public Library) – 7311 Kingsway, Burnaby BC
Date:
Wednesday, October 14th
When:
11:00am – 12:00pm
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