Celebrating 14 years of the Library Settlement Partnerships

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.