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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.

Oct 11 2024

Stories From the Land

Where: 17710 56A Avenue Surrey, BC
Date: October 11
When: 5:30 – 7:30pm
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Oct 11 2024

Women’s Support Circle

Where: Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society
Date: October 11
When: 10:00am – 12:00pm
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Oct 15 2024

Networking and the Hidden Job Market

Where: Online with the Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre
Date: October 15
When: 10:30am – 12:30pm
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Oct 15 2024

katherena vermette: real ones

Where: Online with Powell River Public Library
Date: October 15
When: 6:30 – 8:30pm
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Oct 16 2024

Girls Strength & Conditioning

Where: Catalyst Kinetics Group, 7865 Edmonds Street, Burnaby, BC
Date: Starts October 16
When: 5:30pm
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Oct 16 2024

How to Find Free Legal Information & Help

Where: Surrey Libraries – Newton Branch
Date: October 16
When: 7:00 – 8:00pm
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Oct 17 2024

DIVERSEcity Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair

Where: Surrey City Hall, 13450 104 Avenue, Surrey, BC
Date: October 17
When: 3:00 – 7:00pm
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Oct 17 2024

Teen Writing Workshop: Jump Scares and Chills with JJ Lee

Where: Surrey Libraries – City Centre Branch
Date: October 17
When: 3:30 – 5:30pm
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Oct 17 2024

Farsi Poetry Night: A Review of Protest Poetry

Where: West Vancouver Memorial Library
Date: October 17
When: 5:30 – 7:30pm
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Oct 18 2024

French Reading Buddies (6-9 years)

Where: New Westminster Public Library
Date: October 18
When: 3:30 – 4:30pm
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Oct 18 2024

Dialogues: Election Fever

Where: West Vancouver Memorial Library
Date: October 18
When: 11:00am – 12:30pm
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Oct 18 2024

Terrifying Tales Youth Writing Contest

Where: Vancouver Island Regional Library
Date: Ends October 18
When: September 16 – October 18
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Oct 19 2024

Celebrate Diwali: A Festival of Light | All Ages

Where: West Vancouver Memorial Library
Date: October 19
When: 2:00 – 3:30pm
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Oct 23 2024

Business Planning for Success Meetup

Where: 555 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC
Date: October 23
When: 5:00 – 7:00pm
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Oct 23 2024

Understanding the Canadian Dental Care Plan

Where: Fraser Valley Regional Library – Various locations
Date: Multiple Dates/Times
When: Multiple Dates/Times
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Oct 25 2024

Halloween Puppet Show | Ages 3+

Where: West Vancouver Memorial Library – Welsh Hall
Date: October 25
When: 10:30-11:00 am OR 4:00 – 4:30 pm
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Oct 25 2024

Canadian Immigrant Fair

Where: Vancouver Convention Centre East (999 Canada Place)
Date: October 25
When: 10am – 3pm
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Oct 26 2024

Metro Vancouver Black Business Expo

Where: Surrey City Hall 13450 104 Ave, Surrey
Date: October 26
When: 12:00 – 4:00pm
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Oct 29 2024

Teen Halloween Pumpkin Carving

Where: Surrey Libraries – Fleetwood Branch
Date: October 29
When: 5:30 – 6:30pm
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Oct 29 2024

After School Kids (ASK!)

Where: Squamish Public Library
Date: Tuesdays
When: 3:30 – 5:00pm
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Oct 30 2024

CRA Benefits and Credits for Newcomers

Where: Online with the Welcome Exchange
Date: October 30
When: 5:30 – 7:00pm
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Oct 30 2024

Parent and Baby Class

Where: Intercultural Association Victoria, 808 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC
Date: Wednesdays
When: 11:30am – 12:30pm
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Nov 2 2024

Makers Making Change: Hacking for the Holidays

Where: West Vancouver Memorial Library – Welsh Hall
Date: November 2
When: 10:20am – 12:00pm
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