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Markham Public Library has many resources to help you feel at home! Check out our free programs, community services, and online resources.

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Free Tax Clinics in Markham for 2024 Returns

February marks the start of the tax-filing season, which means it's time to gather all the necessary documents and file your tax return.…

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Borrow a Community Navigator from CCSYR at Your Local Library!

Connect with a diverse team of Community Navigators who speak multiple languages to discuss your settlement needs, including:

  • Referrals to community resources and services such as employment, housing, and school registration.
  • Information about government programs and applications including child tax benefits, OHIP, and immigration applications.
  • Individualized Digital Skills Coaching sessions (DSC) to improve your knowledge of using new apps and platforms on your PC and phone.
  • Information about upcoming events to connect with your community.

Discover Newcomer Services in Markham

If you are looking for help with settlement, employment, language assessment and more, check out the free services offered by these organizations.

Credit Counselling Society

CCS provides free credit counselling, low-cost debt solutions, and education to help you manage your money better.

Canoo

New to Canada? We have partnered with Canoo to thank newcomers for choosing Canada and welcome them with VIP benefits ...
Youth Assisting Youth

Youth Assisting Youth

Support for newcomer kids aged 6-15. Get free homework help, practice English, and meet friends.
The Housing Help Centre

The Housing Help Centre

The Housing Help Centre works with both individuals and families in York Region to find and maintain affordable, safe housing.

Meet Canoo: Offering Newcomers the Best of Canada for Free!

New to Canada? We have partnered with Canoo to thank newcomers for choosing Canada and welcome them with VIP benefits to 1400+ attractions and experiences around the country. If you received your permanent residency within the last five years or your citizenship within the last year, download the Canoo App for free here and activate your lifetime membership. Canoo gives eligible newcomers, and up to four of their children (under 18), free access to hundreds of attractions, experiences, and discounts with leading Canadian brands. Download the app, and start exploring today!

English Language Learning Support in Markham & York Region

Are you looking for English language learning support in Markham or York Region? There are many organizations that provide free classes to help you improve your English skills. Classes are available for all levels, including specialized training for internationally-trained professionals. Find out more about English Language Learning Resources [PDF], opens a new window.

Online Resources

Whether you are looking to learn English, prepare for your Canadian citizenship test, or read about what’s happening back home, we have it all! Checkout our online library resources to get started.

Learn Languages

Mango Languages

An online language-learning system teaching actual conversation skills for a wide variety of languages.

Toefl Course

Practice test for TOEFL iBT®

Little Pim (Grades Pre-K-1)

An online resource to teach your child a foreign language(Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, etc)

Learn Skills

Brainfuse Teen

Brainfuse

Get in that back-to-school mindset with Brainfuse’s vast array of resources to support students of all grade levels.
Teen learning

LearningExpress Library Canada

For primary grade to adult learners, each Learning Center offers specialized practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses...

Udemy

Udemy is a learning platform that offers a wide range of courses in the fields of business and technology, language learning, as well as ...

Entertainment

PressReader newspapers and magazines

PressReader

Catch up on local, national and international news in the comfort of your home. Your library card gives you FREE access to PressReader.
Kanopy

Kanopy

Kanopy is a video streaming service that provides instant access to 30,000+ critically acclaimed movies, documentaries and ...

Qikan Chinese eMagazine

Access 1,500 full-text popular magazines published in mainland China. You can choose to read in traditional or simple characters.

Blogs

Check out our blog to learn more about what’s available at the library and beyond.

Blogs

File Your Own Taxes in Canada: 4 Free Tax Software Options

This guide will show you four free tax software available to Canadians and their pros and cons for different tax purposes.

Free Tax Clinics in Markham for 2024 Returns

February marks the start of the tax-filing season, which means it's time to gather all the necessary documents and file your tax return.…

10 Useful Library Resources for Newcomers

A public library can help newcomers improve their language skills, prepare for employment, and provide lifelong learning opportunities.

Prepare for English Proficiency Tests with Your Library Card

If you're new to Canada and English isn't your first language, you'll likely need to take an English proficiency test.

Helpful Books

We have a book for each of your settlement questions! Learn about Canadian culture and history, set up your resume, or grab an ESL workbook. Check out our staffcurated list!

Helpful Books

Preparing for Canadian Citizenship, Eh?

Are you preparing for the Canadian citizenship test? The test includes multiple-choice questions about Canadian geography, history...

Learning English

The resources below will help you practice your English conversation skills, improve your vocabulary and give you the 101 on English...

Helpful Books for Newcomers to Canada

Are you new to Canada? We are here to help! Checkout these resources to get helpful tips about settling in Canada and making the best out...

Finding a Job in Canada

Are you looking for your first job in Canada? Check out these great resources to get started. Learn about the Canadian workplace culture...

Newcomer Resources

There are many services available to help you settle in Canada. Check out these websites to get started.

Discover Canada

Discover Canada

Discover Canada is the official study guide for the citizenship test. Prepare for the test by learning about Canadian history, heritage...
Settlement Information

Settlement Information in 30 Languages

Find information about housing, healthcare, education, daily life in Canada, and more in 30 languages.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada 890

Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Check out video tutorials on how to fill out immigration forms, apply for a passport, and much more.
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