International Welcome
International Welcome sessions
Our International Welcome drop-in sessions offer free advice and practical support to refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, and those with lived experience of migration into Norfolk.
These sessions give an opportunity for people, along with those who support them, to meet each other, to get to know their local community, and access a wide range of help and support with professional partners.
What we offer at each of these drop-in sessions will be different, but will include a wide range of advice and support, including:
- Free activities and groups in the library
- Help with getting online with free wifi in the library, and other digital support such as sim cards and laptop loan
- Access to library services, books in many languages and translations, and children's library
- Help with housing, employment, and health
- Support for children - education and family life
- Learning English and conversation groups
- Meeting people and local support groups
All our support is free, non-judgemental and inclusive for all who need it. We will assist within library guidelines and signpost to other professionals if needed.
We offer help across Norfolk if you can't get to an International Welcome session - email migrantsupport@norfolk.gov.uk with questions, or if you would like to see a session at your library.
Monday
- Loddon Library - every first and third Monday 10.45-11.45am
- Costessey Library - every week, 10am-12pm
Tuesday
- Gorleston Library - last Tuesday in the month, 11am-1pm
- Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library (ground floor) - every week, 2.30-5pm
- Poringland Library - every first and third Tuesday, 10.45-11.45am
Wednesday
- Mile Cross Library - every week, 12.30-2.30pm
- Attleborough Library - every second and fourth Wednesday, 1-3pm
- Diss Library - every week, 10am-12pm
- Great Yarmouth Library - every week, 10-11am English language practice, 11am-12pm free advice
Thursday
- Aylsham Library - every week,11.30am-1.30pm
- Kings Lynn Library - every week, 2.30-4.30pm
- Wroxham Library - every second and fourth Thursday, 10.30am-12.30pm
Friday
- Dereham Aid Centre - every week, 1-3pm
- North Walsham Library - first and third Friday, 12-2pm
English Exchange
English Exchange is a free, friendly conversation group for those learning English as a second language. Come along and practise your spoken English with one of the volunteers. No need to book, just drop in.
Monday
Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library - every week, 2-3pm
Tuesday
- Costessey Library - every week, 2-3pm
- Great Yarmouth Library - every week, 12.30-1.30pm
Thursday
- Downham Market Library - every week, 10.45-11.45am
- Wymondham Library - every week, 4.30-5.30pm (starting 7 November 2024)
- Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library - every week, 10.30-11.30am
Friday
Taverham Library - every week, 11am-12pm
International Just a Cuppa Sessions
These International Just a Cuppa sessions give people from all over the world the chance to come together, have a chat and practice their English with free refreshments. Everybody welcome!
Tuesday
Downham Market Library - Downham Market Library International Club, second Tuesday of each month, 5.30-7pm
Friday
Great Yarmouth Library - every week, 11am-12pm
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