Newcomers
New to Richmond? Discover welcoming spaces, multilingual resources, settlement support, and programs designed to help you feel at home.
Programs & Events
Happening Today for Newcomers
Friday May 1, 2026
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Library Champions
Join the Library Champions Project, a three-month volunteer cohort program that helps newcomers gain Canadian volunteer experience, build outreach and communication skills, and learn about library and community services!
Language Learning at the Library
Practice your English in conversation with others at the library! Our free English conversation programs are open to everyone, no matter their language level or residence status.
Digital Resources
Pronunciator
Learn a new language with self-directed lessons, movies, music, and more!
Mauril
Improve your French and English skills through engaging Canadian video and audio clips.
Online Practice: Citizenship Test
Prepare for the Canadian citizenship test with RPL’s Online Practice Citizenship Test.
Online Practice: BC Driving Test
Prepare for the BC Learner’s License knowledge test with this practice test.
Featured Booklists
Support for Newcomers
Library Tours
Discover the library in a fun and engaging way with our Library Tours. Visit site
Multilingual Collections
Explore world languages and cultures through our Multilingual Collections. Visit Site