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Library Champion Registration – Surrey Libraries

Surrey Libraries Information Session
October 02, 2023 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm

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Creating awareness of Library and Settlement Services for Newcomers to BC. Connecting newcomers to local events. Sharing stories, experiences and knowledge.

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Run for a good cause! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️👟🍂

The annual 🦃 Granville Island Turkey Trot 🦃 is back to celebrate #Thanksgiving and support @SHARESociety Food Bank! Run, walk, or stroll 10km to support your community on Monday, October 9th. Learn more and register at http://turkeytrotrun.ca.

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Unveil the workings of AI, explore the ChatGPT user interface, and learn how to use it effectively to produce high-quality content. No registration required, just drop-in at @coqlibrary.

Thursday, October 5 | 6:00 - 7:30pm | City Centre Branch |

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Booktoberfest is back at the @Pomoliibrary. Join in celebrating books and readers (that's you!) this October. https://ow.ly/rWsC50PSeaR

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English Corner is an enjoyable way for intermediate-level speakers to practise English conversation skills. Registration is not required for this event.

Fridays | 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | @westvanlibrary:

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Join author Nafiza Azad for a virtual book presentation and creative writing workshop with the North Vancouver City Library. Nafiza will share her journey to becoming a published author and lead participants through writing exercises. Participants will have time time to share their work. This is a great opportunity for you to workshop your draft before submitting it to the teen short story writing contest: What waits in the dark. The deadline for this contest is Oct. 15, 2023.This workshop is open to teens in grades 7 to 12. This program will be held via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent to the email address you use to register.www.nvcl.ca/events/creative-writing-workshop-0October 11 | 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm | Online via NVCL Zoom ... See MoreSee Less

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Newcomers living in the Okanagan are invited to be Library Champions with the Okanagan Regional Library. Many new immigrants are not using libraries and do not know about all of the wonderful services and programs that libraries offer. As a volunteer Library Champion, you will share information about library programs and services with new immigrants and encourage them to become library users.As a Library Champion, you will:Expand your knowledge of library services and programsBuild communication and presentation skillsMake a valuable contribution to the communityReceive a certificate of achievement upon completion of the Library ChampionshipGet a volunteer work reference for the period of active Library ChampionshipReceive support to cover transportation costsBecome a Library Champion! You should attend this session if you are:Want to volunteerLove libraries and helping other people19 years of age or olderA permanent resident, but not yet a Canadian citizenThis will be an online information session using Zoom. ... See MoreSee Less

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This is fantastic! We love how responsive libraries are to the needs of their patrons. 😊The Trail & District Public Library has recently added some children's books in Urdu to our collection. Our international language children's section contains both fiction and non-fiction books in French, Italian, Spanish, and now Urdu! Come in and discover a book in your native language, or explore a new one!For more information call 250-364-1731, or visit our website at: www.traillibrary.com.#TDPL #enrichingcommunity ... See MoreSee Less

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Timeline photosIf you enjoyed our basic Korean conversational classes back in spring, you won’t want to miss out on our advanced classes starting next week! There are still spots available to learn Korean from instructor Jong K. Lee.Registration is required. Attendance in the basic Korean class required for this class.October 5th–December 28th | 6:30 – 8:00 pm | PoirierTo register, visit: buff.ly/46srxzS ... See MoreSee Less

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Libraries help newcomers in so many ways. We're happy to celebrate our BC Libraries. What is your favourite library in BC? Leave a comment and let them know! ... See MoreSee Less

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June 5 to 11 is BC Seniors Week and, as always, th

June 5 to 11 is BC Seniors Week and, as always, the @cityofrichmondbc is celebrating with a variety of free and low-cost activities, events, and educational opportunities. This year's theme is Seniors In the Spotlight, and a full schedule is available at richmond.ca/seniorsweek

#happyseniorsweek #seniorsweek #richmondbc #rplbc

A Makerspace certification opens your world to end

A Makerspace certification opens your world to endless creative possibilities. The best part? Certification and use is completely FREE. Register to learn how to safely use the space and equitment by June 17th. This is one of @orlreads most popular programs, sign up soon!

#ORLreads #ORLmakerspace #STEAM #Makerspace #Sewing #3Dpringting #Audio #Video #Recording #Libraryprogram #Librarylove #Librarylife

A growing number of newcomers are seeking prosthet

A growing number of newcomers are seeking prosthetic care. Read this Prosthetic Care for New Canadians to learn how to navigate the complexities of obtaining prosthetics.

@barber_prosthetics #prostheticsbc #newtobc #vancouver

It's our 10 year anniversary!! We have accomplishe

It's our 10 year anniversary!! We have accomplished a lot in this time. Please read our blog post to learn about what we've been able to accomplish: newtobc.ca/news-and-events/blog/celebrating-10-years-of-newtobc

NewToBC, like our #libraries, is a point of connection for newcomers. #NewToBC offers a one-stop access point for #newcomers to start their #settlement journey in #BC. We have watched #immigrants flounder, then gain their footing with the resources we provide. We have witnessed their growth as they stretch into their new role of becoming contributing #Canadians. And we have been touched deeply by their contributions to helping others find their way to their library and community. With grateful hearts, we look forward to growing and stretching to meet the needs of our newcomers.

Join the #Squamish Welcome Centre to walk and talk

Join the #Squamish Welcome Centre to walk and talk in this guided hike!

June 3 | 10:00am - 12:00pm | Register by emailing miwow@welcomesquamish.ca

#squamishwelcomecentre @squamishpubliclibrary #squamishbc #temporaryforeignworker

Who's going to the Second Annual Vancouver Greek F

Who's going to the Second Annual Vancouver Greek Film Festival?

June 1–4, 2023

thecinematheque.ca/series/second-annual-vancouver-greek-film-festival

#vancouver #greekfilmfestival #vancouvergreekfilmfestival

Last year Canada welcomed a record 406,000 new imm

Last year Canada welcomed a record 406,000 new immigrants and plans to welcome nearly 500,000 each year for the next three years at least. Come learn and discuss how these newest residents are shaping our communities.

Join our Community Dialogue at the FVRL - Maple Ridge Public Library (@readlearnplay)

June 6 | 1:00 - 3:00pm | 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, BC

@yourmapleridge: https://tinyurl.com/42mbdaru

Newcomers & immigrants community hub at the @north

Newcomers & immigrants community hub at the @northvancitylibrary.

Welcome to the neighbourhood! City Library is here to help you find the resources and information you need to transition to Canada. Librarians can assist with finding #multilingual #books and #ebooks, connect you with #settlement resources or join a #conversation circle to practice conversational #English.

https://www.nvcl.ca/newcomers-immigrants-community-hub

#northshore #northvancitylibrary #northvan

💻Discover and build digital literacy skills
📱Connect with other older adults
🔍Identify digital dangers and practice online safety
🚌 Participate in community field trips

July - September | @issofbc | https://forms.office.com/r/nYt60Es5wK | leo.cabasag@issbc.org

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