As a primary settlement agency in Cambridge, YMCA Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers.
Through the YMCA Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP), our Settlement Workers are located within the libraries to continue to support newcomer and immigrant needs. Our Settlement Workers can provide support with citizenship, housing, education, English language assessments, connecting with community resources, and much more. Through our collaboration with Idea Exchange, together we are working to foster a smooth transition into the Cambridge community.
The Library Settlement Partnership program is a partnership of Idea Exchange, the YMCA’s Immigrant Services Program, and Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Services Offered
· Virtual settlement support to newcomers
· Information Sessions relevant to newcomer needs in collaboration with Idea Exchange
· LSP staff provide orientation to Library Services and referrals
· Services available virtually, over the phone, and in person on select days
Contact Information
Sozda Hasan (she/her), LSP Settlement Worker
Languages Spoken: Arabic, Kurdish
Phone: 226-972-8723
Email: sozda.hasan@ytr.ymca.ca
Please book an appointment with Sozda before your visit.
COST: Free
AGE GROUP: | Newcomers | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Programs + Workshops |
TAGS: | Learn English | ESL | Community |
| Mon, Feb 02 | 10:00AM to 8:30PM |
| Tue, Feb 03 | 10:00AM to 8:30PM |
| Wed, Feb 04 | 10:00AM to 8:30PM |
| Thu, Feb 05 | 10:00AM to 8:30PM |
| Fri, Feb 06 | 10:00AM to 5:30PM |
| Sat, Feb 07 | 9:30AM to 5:30PM |
| Sun, Feb 08 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
The Clemens Mill location shares space with St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School, as the first integrated high school and public community library in Ontario. This location features maker and gaming equipment as well as community greenspace, with a variety of sports and recreation equipment available to borrow from the Active Living collection. The vibrant children’s area welcomes families and showcases the Cambridge Clothing Index (Closet Stories).
Cambridge Public Library supports and inspires its community to explore reading, the arts, innovation, and lifelong learning across five locations and online.