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Newcomers to Canada

Find resources, programs and more to help you settle in your new home.

Library Settlement Partnership

The Library Settlement Partnership (LSP) program is a joint partnership between Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre, and the Waterloo Public Library.

Settlement workers can help new Canadians in the Kitchener-Waterloo area with needs such as language training, career and employment, housing, health care, education and more. Translation services can also be made available through referral.

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English Conversation Circles

Drop in to our McCormick Branch on select Wednesday evenings for an opportunity to meet others and build your confidence as you practice your English language skills. Browse a list of English Conversation Circles in Kitchener-Waterloo organized by YMCA Immigrant Services. Online conversation circles are also available.

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Road to IELTS Academic

Road to IELTS Academic guides students in building essential skills for success in the IELTS exam, covering vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and speaking through simple, effective exercises.

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Transparent Language

Learn a new language with options for adults and kids, conversational learning, and full fluency pathways. Accessible online or through a convenient app.

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CBC Corner

Enjoy your favourite CBC and Radio-Canada content in one place. Featuring a diverse range of TV and radio programs, news, podcasts and more, with fresh additions daily for an ever-enriching experience

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Business and Careers

Gale Courses

What do you dream of learning? Gale Courses offers hundreds of instructor-led courses on everything from photography, to computer skills, accounting, and ESL courses, with certificates available upon completion.

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LinkedIn Learning

Unlock a world of knowledge with LinkedIn Learning. Learn a little or a lot about creative pursuits like how to play guitar, or technical skills like SQL or Python coding. With over 6,000 videos and learning pathways taught by industry experts, there’s something for everyone.

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CBC Mauril

Improve your English and French language skills with CBC and Radio-Canada’s audio and video content, tailored for your listening comprehension practice.

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Reading & Watching in Your Language

Explore a variety of online resources, for all ages, available in languages other than English. There are books, magazines and newspapers in multiple languages, and movies to stream. Plus, find a list of materials we offer in different languages at our library locations.

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Other Helpful Resources

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Canadian Citizenship Study Guide

Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship is a resource for newcomers studying for the citizenship test, covering Canada's history, government, symbols and regions.
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Online Practice Citizenship Test

Get ready for the Canadian citizenship test with the official guide and authentic questions, including 80+ interactive lessons on Canada's history, values, government and symbols.
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Online Practice Drivers Test

Access complimentary practice tests. Questions closely resemble those found in the official G1 Test, ensuring familiarity and confidence with the MTO's scoring system.
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Immigration Waterloo Region

Discover services ready to assist you and your family as you settle in and start to navigate life in Waterloo Region.
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Settlement.org

Find information and resources such as employment, education, housing and more, for newcomers who are settling in Ontario.

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Project READ Literacy Network

ESL, literacy and skills training available in Waterloo Region.

Programs & Events

We offer a variety of free programs and events for all ages – there is something for everyone to enjoy!

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With your card you can access books, digital resources, exciting services and lots of cool things to borrow.

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