Newcomers

Welcome to Edmonton and the Library! EPL has many free services, resources and materials available in 30 world languages to help you transition to and enjoy life in our city.

In addition, EPL has Ukrainian content for newcomers.

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Top 10 Resources for Newcomers

Want to learn a new skill, improve your English, help with homework or just provide some fun and distraction? Check out these 10 resources!

Recommended Lists in World Languages

EPL’s collection includes a variety of materials available in over 25 languages from around the world. Borrow these EPL Picks today!

Technology Help

Computer acting up? Don't toss it in a dumpster! Become a tech-whiz with our help. Free classes, expert staff, and helpful tools await!

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Top 10 Resources for Newcomers

Want to learn a new skill, improve your English, help with homework or just provide some fun and distraction? Check out these 10 resources!

Recommended Lists in World Languages

EPL’s collection includes a variety of materials available in over 25 languages from around the world. Borrow these EPL Picks today!

Technology Help

Computer acting up? Don't toss it in a dumpster! Become a tech-whiz with our help. Free classes, expert staff, and helpful tools await!

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New to Canada

People Who Can Help

Community Librarians

Every library location has a Community Librarian who can help you find the answers you are looking for.

Settlement Practitioners

Edmonton Immigrant Services Association (EISA)

EPL offers Settlement Services to help you with questions about settling in Canada. The Library Settlement program is offered in partnership with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and Edmonton Immigrant Services Association (EISA).

Services are provided by qualified settlement practitioners who provide information on community services, resources and government programs. They offer referral services to housing, legal and language training. Services are available for newcomers, temporary and permanent residents. These services are offered for free. EISA official language of service is English.

Branches served by Edmonton Immigrant Services Association (EISA)

Branch	Phone Number	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Abbottsfield Branch	(780) 496-7839				10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Calder Branch	(780) 496-7090				10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Castle Downs	(780) 496-1804					10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Clareview Branch	(780) 442-7471		10 a.m. to 5 p.m.			10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Highlands Branch	(780) 496-1806				10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lois Hole (Callingwood) Library	(780) 442-0888		10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.	10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Londonderry Branch	(780) 496-1814	10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.	10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.	10 a.m. to 5 p.m.	10 a.m. to 5 p.m.	10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mill Woods Branch	(780) 496-1818	10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.		10 a.m. to 5 p.m.		10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Stanley A. Milner Library (Downtown)	(780) 496-7070	9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.	9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.	9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.	9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.	9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.	9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (biweekly)
Whitemud Crossing Branch	(780) 496-1822	10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.	10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.		10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Woodcroft (Westmount) Branch	(780) 496-1830			10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Settlement Service providers can also be contacted through:

Edmonton Immigrant Services Association (EISA) main office:

Phone: 780-474-8445
Address: Suite #201, 10720-113 Street Edmonton, AB

Conseillers/conseillères en établissement

L'EPL offre des services d'établissement pour répondre à vos questions sur l'établissement au Canada. Le programme d'établissement de la bibliothèque est offert en partenariat avec Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada et la Francophonie Canadienne Plurielle (FRAP).

Les services sont offerts par des conseillers en établissement qualifiés qui fournissent des renseignements sur les services communautaires, les ressources et les programmes gouvernementaux. Ils offrent également des services d'orientation vers le logement, des services juridiques et de formation linguistique. Ces services sont offerts gratuitement aux nouveaux arrivants, aux résidents temporaires et aux résidents permanents. La langue officielle de service de la FRAP est le français.

Succursales de bibliothèque desservies par: Francophonie Albertaine Plurielle (FRAP)

Les succursales desservies par la FRAP

Succursale	Téléphone	Lundi	Mercredi	Jeudi
Idywylde Branch	(780) 496-1808		13hr à 17hr	13hr à 17hr
McConachie	(780) 442-5314			13hr à 17 hr
Meadows Branch	(780) 442-7472		13hr à 17hr	13hr à 17hr
Sprucewood Branch	(780) 496-7099			13hr à 17hr
Stanley A. Milner Library (Downtown)	(780) 496-7070	13hr à 17hr

Les conseillier(e)s en établissement peuvent également être contactés par les moyens suivants:

Francophonie Canadienne Plurielle

Téléphone: 780-540-8682

Adresse: #108 8627, rue Marie-Anne Gaboury, Edmonton

Are you an international student wishing to work in Canada?

A Social Insurance Number (SIN) is fundamental to working in Canada and accessing Government of Canada programs and services.
To avoid waiting in line at a Service Canada Centre, you can apply for your SIN online. A completed online application with all the required documents will be processed within five business days. You will then be able to view your SIN in your My Service Canada Account.
For more information visit: Service Canada En.