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Library programs to help you learn English

The library offers free programs, opens a new window to help you practice your English.

English Conversation Circle at Main Library - Practice speaking English in a friendly and welcoming place. Join us Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for this free program.

English conversation circle programs

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Collections

World languages

Read books in your preferred language! We have a large collection of books written in languages from all over the world.

English language learning resources

English language learning resources

Adult literacy resources

Adult literacy resources

Online resources

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Transparent Language

Learn over 110 languages—including English, ASL, and Indigenous languages—at your own pace.
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KidSpeak

KidSpeak helps young learners explore new languages with fun activities and games alongside a friendly cartoon character.
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PressReader

Contains a collection of Canadian and international newspapers and magazines that you can organize into your own personalized news feed.
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LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning gives you access to thousands of video courses taught by subject matter experts in business, technology, and others.
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Tutor.com

Tutor.com gives you live, one-on-one online tutoring in over 250 subjects every day from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
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CBC Corner

CBC Corner brings together the wide variety of CBC and Radio-Canada digital content and resources into a single experience!

Additional resources

Learn about Canadian citizenship

We have resources that can help you with your Citizenship Test, including Discover Canada, the official study guide. You may borrow it from the library or read it or listen to it online, opens a new window.

For more information about applying for Canadian citizenship, please visit the  Canadian Government Citizenship website, opens a new window.

 Citizenship test: Study for the test - Canada.ca

Community services

There are many resources in the community to help support you while you settle in Guelph.

Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington – Settlement Services

St. George’s Centre for ESL – English as a Second Language (ESL) and Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) to Canada Classes, opens a new window

Starling Community Services – Employment Services, opens a new window

Shelldale Family Gateway and EarlyON Centre, opens a new window

Contact us

519-824-6220
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