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 13 2024

Cantonese Storytime | 廣東話故事時間

Where: Burnaby Public Library – Tommy Douglas Branch
Date: December 13
When: 10:30-11:15am
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Dec 14 2024

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Settlement Service Drop-In

Where: New Westminster Public Library – Main Branch
Date: December 14
When: 10:00am-1:00pm
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Dec 14 2024

Christmas Puppet Show: Don’t Push the Button! 

Where: Okanagan Regional Library – Downtown Kelowna
Date: December 14
When: 11:00-11:30am
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Dec 14 2024

7th Venezuelan Christmas Bazaar

Where: 12918 112 Ave, Surrey, BC
Date: December 14
When: 11:00am – 5:30pm
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Dec 15 2024

Islamic Art Exhibition: Artists’ Reception

Where: Richmond Public Library
Date: December 15
When: 12:00 -2:00pm
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Dec 16 2024

Employment Pathways From Volunteering

Where: Online
Date: December 16
When: 10:30am – 12:00pm
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Dec 16 2024

English Conversation Circle

Where: Surrey Libraries – Newton Branch
Date: December 16
When: 7:00-8:00pm
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Dec 17 2024

Networking and the Hidden Job Market

Where: Online with the Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre
Date: December 17
When: 10:30am-12:30pm
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Dec 19 2024

English Practice Group – Beginners

Where: Port Moody Public Library
Date: December 19
When: 11:30am-1:00pm
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Dec 19 2024

Cookies and Conversation

Where: Nelson Public Library
Date: December 19
When: 1:00-2:00pm
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Dec 19 2024

The Not Bored Games Club

Where: FVRL Brookswood Library
Date: Wednesdays
When: 3:00 – 5:00pm
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Dec 20 2024

Baby Storytime

Where: Squamish Public Library
Date: December 20
When: 11:30am-12:00pm
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Dec 21 2024

English Conversation Circles

Where: Langley Community Services Society
Date: Mondays and Thursdays
When: Mondays – 1:00 – 2:30pm, Thursdays – 10:00 – 11:30am
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Dec 21 2024

You’ve Gotta Have Friends

Where: #1 – 20179 56th Ave., Langley, BC
Date: Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays
When: Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays
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Dec 28 2024

Tech Help for Seniors

Where: FVRL Aldergrove Library
Date: Fridays
When: 10:00am – 3:00pm
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Dec 30 2024

Whistler Pemberton Newcomer Services Drop-in

Where: Whistler Public Library
Date: Mondays & Wednesdays
When: Times vary
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