This month of October Toronto Public Library is celebrating 14 years of welcoming and helping newcomers with Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP)!

The theme of this year’s celebration is: We Belong, which invites us to bridge understanding across all groups, celebrate inclusion, and promote a sense of belonging for all.

Date: Thursday, October 21, 2-4 pm.

Location: Online via Zoom.

Link: To be sent to registrants.

Event Schedule

• 2:00 pm: Welcome remarks, Land Acknowledgment, and brief presentations from LSP partners
• 2:10 pm: Citizenship Judge Suzanne Carrière discusses the importance of newcomer contributions to Truth & Reconciliation
• 2:45 pm: Aqua Nibii Waawaaskone shares traditional, contemporary, and original hand drum songs and stories
• 3:45 pm: Closing remarks

All are welcome to attend this free event.

About Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP):

Toronto Public Library and seven local settlement agencies work together to offer free one-on-one information and referral, as well as relevant programs for newcomers. Learn more about LSP.

Agency partners:

• Catholic Crosscultural Services
• Centre for Immigrant & Community Services
• CultureLink Settlement & Community Services
• Kababayan Multicultural Centre
• Rexdale Women’s Centre
• TNO–The Neighbourhood Organization
• YMCA Newcomer Information Centre

LSP is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.