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ESL & Newcomer Programs

Icon of the event Library Settlement Partnerships
Ongoing event running from Mon Jan 02, 2012 - Tue Dec 31, 2013
Thorncliffe

New to Canada? Need information on employment, housing, language learning, schools and other topics? Speak to the LSP Worker in this library branch....

Icon of the event WoodGreen English Conversation Circle
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Gerrard/Ashdale

If you are a newcomer to Canada and want to practice your English communication skills, this program is for you! Newcomers and local Canadian volunteers sit together for a 90 minute informal conversation about culture, food, ...


Upcoming Dates:
Tue May 28
Tue Jun 04
Tue Jun 11
Tue Jun 18
Tue Jun 25
Icon of the event Story Circle
9:00 am - 10:00 am on recurring dates listed below
Thorncliffe

Improve your English listening and speaking skills....


Upcoming Dates:
Wed May 29
Wed Jun 05
Wed Jun 12
Wed Jun 19
Wed Jun 26
Icon of the event English Conversation Circle
10:00 am - 11:00 am on recurring dates listed below
Thorncliffe

Improve your English listening and speaking....


Upcoming Dates:
Wed May 29
Wed Jun 05
Wed Jun 12
Wed Jun 19
Wed Jun 26
Icon of the event ESL Reading Circle
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Toronto Reference Library

Practice your English by reading with others from great books and sharing your ideas about them. No registration required.


Upcoming Dates:
Fri May 31
Fri Jun 14
Fri Jun 28
Icon of the event Citizenship Mentoring Circle - Spring Session
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Toronto Reference Library

A 10-session program for newcomers covering all the topics in "Discovering Canada" the citizenship book. Funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. For registration contact Victor Gomes at 416-588-6288 ext. 208 or vgomes@c...


Upcoming Dates:
Tue May 28
Tue Jun 04
Tue Jun 11
Icon of the event Craft Connections
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Gerrard/Ashdale

An afternoon gathering for adult crafters. Learn a craft, teach a craft and create personal and community projects in a friendly casual setting....


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Sep 11
Wed Sep 18
Icon of the event Craft Connections
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Gerrard/Ashdale

Need a break? Drop in and meet a group of crafters who teach and learn from each other. Bring a project that you are working on or pick up a new craft in a friendly environment. Group projects for charities are possible and m...


Upcoming Dates:
Wed May 29
Wed Jun 05
Wed Jun 12
Wed Jun 19
Wed Jun 26
Icon of the event Introducing Service Canada: What does Service Canada do?
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Toronto Reference Library

Service Canada helps you: get a Social Insurance number; get benefits when you lose your job; apply for pensions; look for jobs and more. Register at the Newcomer Information desk on the main floor.


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Jun 19
Icon of the event TOEFL & IELTS
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Thorncliffe

Test of English as a Foreign Laguage and International English Language Testing System. Ongoing free tests preparation sessions by a trained experienced tutor....


Upcoming Dates:
Sat May 25
Sat Jun 01
Sat Jun 08
Sat Jun 15
Sat Jun 22