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Library Champion Registration – Burnaby Public Library

Burnaby Public Library Information Session
Thursday January 15th, 2026 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm

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Community Afternoon CoffeeCome celebrate the beginning of the holidays with the North Vancouver District Public Library's Lynn Valley Library.Newcomer? Established resident? Anything in between?Join us at Lynn Valley’s Fireplace room to meet your neighbours, share some treats and get to know some of the resources offered by the North Vancouver District Public Library!Sunday, December 14 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm | 1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver BCnewtobc.ca/news-and-events/event/community-afternoon-coffee/#nvdpl #northvan #lynnvalleylibrary #newtobc ... See MoreSee Less

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That phrase would follow me everywhere.I had come from Nepal to Canada under the skilled worker program in 2011 with a master’s degree in English — the very credential that had qualified me to immigrate, but not to land a job. newtobc.ca/news-and-events/news/but-you-dont-have-canadian-experience-that-phrase-tore-me-down-as...#newtobc #canadianexperience #immigrantstories #immigrant ... See MoreSee Less

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I had come from Nepal to Canada under the skilled worker program in 2011 with a master’s degree in English — the very credential that had qualified me to immigrate, but not to land a job.

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Volunteer as a Library Champion with the North Shore Libraries! The Library Champions Project (LCP) is looking for newcomers who are:• 19 years of age or older• Enthusiastic about libraries• Interested in volunteering in the community to share information about library and settlement resources with other newcomersWant to learn more about this amazing opportunity? Sign up for an information session with the North Shore Libraries! January 8 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Onlinenewtobc.ca/library-champions-project/library-champions-registration/#newtobc #librarychampionsproject #librarychampions @westvanlibrary @northvancitylibrary @nvdpl ... See MoreSee Less

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Christmas Around the World: SwedenJoin Surrey Libraries and celebrate Christmas around the world. This season Surrey Libraries will feature Christmas in Sweden!Make a Swedish Christmas ornament and enjoy a Christmas treat. Tuesday, December 16 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Newton Branch - 13795 70 Avenue, Surrey BCnewtobc.ca/news-and-events/event/christmas-around-the-world-sweden/#newtobc #christmas2025 #surrey604 ... See MoreSee Less

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But you don’t have Canadian experience: That phrase tore me down as an immigrant but also made me resilient.newtobc.ca/news-and-events/news/but-you-dont-have-canadian-experience-that-phrase-tore-me-down-as...#newtobc #canadianexperience #immigrantstories #immigrant ... See MoreSee Less

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🌟 Moving to BC? Get the answers! 🏡 If you have qu

🌟 Moving to BC? Get the answers! 🏡

If you have questions about living, working, studying or raising a family in British Columbia — the NewToBC “Settling in BC: Questions & Answers” page has got you covered. There are hundreds of FAQs about immigration, housing, employment, education, banking, health, driving and more.

🔎 What you’ll find:
🏠 Housing & renting info — tenant rights, finding a place, temporary stay tips.
💼 Employment & banking guidance — jobs, regulated professions, building credit, money basics.
🏥 Health, education & services — enrolling kids in school, finding clinics, settling into community life.
🚗 Daily life & practical tips — transportation, driving rules, public services, cultural norms.
👉 Check it out now: newtobc.ca/settlement-information-for-newcomers/settling-in-bc-questions-and-answers

#newtobc #settlementsupport

Volunteer as a Library Champion with the North Sho

Volunteer as a Library Champion with the North Shore Libraries!

The Library Champions Project (LCP) is looking for newcomers who are:
• 19 years of age or older
• Enthusiastic about libraries
• Interested in volunteering in the community to share information about library and settlement resources with other newcomers

Want to learn more about this amazing opportunity? Sign up for an information session with the North Shore Libraries!

January 8 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Online

https://newtobc.ca/library-champions-project/library-champions-registration/

#newtobc #librarychampionsproject #librarychampions @westvanlibrary @northvancitylibrary @nvdpl

Farsi Poetry Night: From Shiraz to Delhi: Hubs of

Farsi Poetry Night: From Shiraz to Delhi: Hubs of Farsi Poetry

Throughout history there were several hubs of Persian Poetry that left a huge impact on the course of Persian Language and Literature. The diversity and geographic spread of these hubs go beyond today’s border of Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan. This session put on by @westvanlibrary will reflect on the poetry of some of those cities and regions, including those which were less discussed.

در طول تاریخ، کانون‌های متعددی از شعر فارسی وجود داشته‌اند که تأثیر عمیقی بر مسیر زبان و ادبیات فارسی گذاشته‌اند. تنوع و گستردگی جغرافیایی این کانون‌ها فراتر از مرزهای امروزی ایران، افغانستان و تاجیکستان است. در این نشست، قصد داریم به

. بررسی شعر در برخی از این شهرها و مناطق بپردازیم، از جمله آن‌هایی که کمتر مورد بحث قرار گرفته‌اند

Thursday, December 18 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm | 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver BC

https://newtobc.ca/news-and-events/event/farsi-poetry-night-from-shiraz-to-delhi-hubs-of-farsi-poetry/

#newtobc #westvan #westvancouver #westvanlibrary

Community Afternoon Coffee Come celebrate the beg

Community Afternoon Coffee

Come celebrate the beginning of the holidays with @nvdpl Lynn Valley Library.

Newcomer? Established resident? Anything in between?

Join us at Lynn Valley’s Fireplace room to meet your neighbours, share some treats and get to know some of the resources offered by the North Vancouver District Public Library!

Sunday, December 14 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm | 1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver BC
https://newtobc.ca/news-and-events/event/community-afternoon-coffee/

#nvdpl #northvan #lynnvalleylibrary #newtobc

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Join the @vancouverpubliclibrary for an Introducti

Join the @vancouverpubliclibrary for an Introduction to Vietnamese Music: Traditional String Instruments

Saturday, December 20 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Kensington Branch

Have you ever heard traditional Vietnamese music? Come learn about this unique musical practice with the @s.e.a.c.h.s!

This event will highlight traditional string instruments, including the đàn nguyệt, đàn tính, and đàn cồng. The đàn nguyệt, also known as the Vietnamese moon lute, is a traditional two-stringed instrument essential to many genres of traditional Vietnamese music, from court and chamber music to folk and contemporary arrangements.The đàn tính is a unique long-necked lute closely associated with the cultures of the Tày, Nùng, and Thái peoples in northern Vietnam. Finally, they will also highlight đàn cồng, an award-winning cồng crafted by renowned Vietnamese luthier Tạ Thâm, who developed modernized versions of more than 54 traditional musical instruments. The instructor for this program will be Hùng Nguyễn, an expert composer, musician, and educator from the Southeast Asian Cultural Heritage Society.

Register here: https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6924d3c1dff9d93e00d1946f

#newtobc #veitnamesemusic #yvrevents #vpl

The Playground at @readlearnplay is a collection o

The Playground at @readlearnplay is a collection of innovative items supporting #STEAM learning, healthy living and environmental sustainability that you can experience in the library or borrow to take home.

Learn what the #playground is at #FVRL and what fun things you can access with your #librarycard. https://www.fvrl.bc.ca/blog/experience-playground-fvrl

#newtobc #fraservalleybc #fraservalleyregionallibrary

Join @pomolibrary for a festive gingerbread house

Join @pomolibrary for a festive gingerbread house building event where creativity meets holiday cheer! They provide all the supplies, you bring the imagination. Work together as a family to design and build your very own gingerbread masterpiece to take home.

Register on their website: Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9AM
Date & Time: December 17, 2025 at 4:00PM & 5:30PM
Please Note: One registration per family

#pomo #gingerbreadhouse #familyfun #newtobc

Kick off the holiday season by designing and creat

Kick off the holiday season by designing and creating your own festive wreath! Frames, ribbons, and other materials are provided by the library while supplies last.

Monday, December 1 | 3:30 - 05:00 pm | @readlearnplay #georgemackielibrary

Fraser Valley Regional Library FVRL - George Mackie Library #newtobc

Details: https://www.fvrl.bc.ca/events/11510

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