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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK9200 | Last Full Update: 10 Aug 2021 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Regular programs are on hold until further notice. |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 905-815-2042 |
| Fax | 905-815-2024 |
| Website | www.opl.ca/Library-Services/Community-Services/New-to-Canada/Programs-Services |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/oakville.library Instagram: instagram.com/oakvillelibrary Twitter: twitter.com/OakvilleLibrary YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/OakvillePublicLibrar/ |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Primary Executive | Tara Wong, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 905-815-2042 ext 2027; Email: tara.wong@oakville.ca |
| Funding | City / Town - Town of Oakville ; Provincial - Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Regular programs are on hold until further notice. ----------------------------------------------------- Oakville Public Library partners with several local organizations to offer assistance to newcomers: * HMC Connections * Newcomer Information Centre * The Centre for Skills Development Regular programs include: * Settlement Services for Newcomers to Canada * Citizenship Information Sessions * Newcomer Conversation Circle Other programs may include: * Intermediate Computer Skills * Orientation to Ontario * Immigration Updates |
| Hours | Hours vary with each program, see website or call for details |
| Areas Served | Oakville |
| Eligibility | Some programs are limited to qualified immigrants new to Canada |
| Application | Visit website for newcomer programs and events * not all events or programs are available at all locations |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | Central Branch 120 Navy St Oakville, ON L6J 2Z4 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Newcomers |
| HCSD Sub Heading | English as a Second Language ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Refugees |
| Service Categories | Citizenship Education ; Conversation Partners ; Newcomer Settlement Services |