Libraries help newcomers

Library Champions meet at North Vancouver Library. Photo – Courtesy of NewToBC

Library Champions meet at North Vancouver Library.
Photo – Courtesy of NewToBC

Level 2

Ten libraries in the Lower Mainland are part of a new project.

The project is called NewToBC.

The NewToBC project helps newcomers feel at home in BC.

The NewtoBC website is helpful and easy to use. The website is www.newtobc.ca.

The library staff can help immigrants. They can help you find what you need.

Read the PDF and do the exercise

Watch the videos:

  • Find out what libraries can do for you. Download “Learn what public libraries can do for you” in 26 different languages. Go to www.newtobc.ca to learn more.

Libraries in Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, New Westminster, North Vancouver, North Vancouver District, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver and West Vancouver are part of the project.

The Province of BC and Government of Canada pay for the project.

You will find friendly people at the library.

Libraries can help you

  • look for a job
  • find activities for your children
  • practice your English
  • find health and education services

Newcomers to BC need information and help. Libraries can help.