News and Events

News and Events at NewToBC

Library and Settlement Events

Libraries and community agencies host 100s of free events every month. Here are some upcoming events. To learn about all upcoming events happening in libraries, go to Library Programs and Events. To learn more about what’s happening in communities near you, follow NewToBC on social media.

Dec 14 2025

Community Afternoon Coffee

Where: Lynn Valley Library (North Vancouver District Public Library) – 1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver BC
Date: Sunday, December 14th
When: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
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Dec 15 2025

Conflict Literacy at the Workplace (free webinar)

Where: Online (via Zoom)
Date: Monday, December 15th
When: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
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Dec 16 2025

Workplace Communication Info Session (webinar)

Where: Online
Date: Tuesday, December 16th
When: 10:30am – 12:00pm
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Dec 16 2025

Christmas Around the World: Sweden

Where: Newton Branch (Surrey Libraries) – 13795 70 Avenue, Surrey BC
Date: Tuesday, December 16th
When: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
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Dec 18 2025

English Practice Group (drop-in)

Where: Terry Fox Library (Fraser Valley Regional Library) – 2150 Wilson Avenue, Port Coquitlam BC
Date: Thursday, December 18th
When: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
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Dec 18 2025

Employment services information session (workshop in Farsi)

Where: Online (via Zoom)
Date: Thursday, December 18th
When: 12:30pm – 2:30pm
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Dec 18 2025

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

Where: West Vancouver Memorial Library – 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver BC
Date: Thursday, December 18th
When: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
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Jan 17 2026

Understanding Local Government (workshop)

Where: McGill Branch (Burnaby Public Library) – 4595 Albert Street, Burnaby BC
Date: Saturday, January 17th
When: 10:30am – 12:00pm
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Jan 20 2026

Residential Tenancy for Newcomer Seniors (Workshop)

Where: In-person: 5900 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond BC / Online (via Zoom)
Date: Tuesday, January 20th
When: 10:00am – 12:00pm
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