Newcomers

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

News

Immigrant Story Exhibit

From August 26 to October 27, Aaniin Library is excited to host the Immigrant Story Exhibit presented by Sholom Wargon Design and Pizza Nova

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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.

Partners

Canoo

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

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

Women's Centre of York Region

WCYR offers free counselling and group educational programming that teaches financial literacy, career building and self-empowerment.

Newcomer Guides

Great guides for newcomers in English, Chinese and other languages.

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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 one-year 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

Online Resource

Mango Languages

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

Online Resource

Toefl Course

Practice test for TOEFL iBT®

Online Resource

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

Online Resource

Brainfuse

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

Online Resource

LearningExpress Library Canada

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

Online Resource

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

Online Resource

PressReader

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

Online Resource

Kanopy

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

Online Resource

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.

Blog Post

How You Can Learn English by Reading

Did you know that reading is one of the best ways to learn new words? Learn how you can learn English by reading!

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Blog Post

5 Ways to Study for the Canadian Citizenship Test

Did you know that to become a Canadian Citizen you must first pass the Canadian Citizenship test? Here are five ways you can prepare.

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Landing Your Next Job With a Winning Resume

To draw employer interest, you need a professional resume that advertises your relevant skills. Here are 8 tips to get started.

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My Canada, My Home: A Celebration of Immigration Stories

Read inspirational stories written by newcomer seniors, women and youth about their journey to Canada, settlement and struggles.

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Centre for Immigrant & Youth Services

The Centre for Immigrant and Community Services’ Immigrant Youth Centre is fully funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. We provide services to newcomer youth, ages 13 to 24, at no cost. Services include academic support, recreational programs, volunteer opportunities and pre-employment support.

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Want to learn more about settling in York Region?

York Region Newcomer Guide

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!