International Welcome

International Welcome and International Just a Cuppa sessions

International Welcome sessions at Norfolk libraries offer free advice and signposting to support across the county for 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 with refreshments, to get to know their local community, and access a wide range of help and support with library staff and volunteers. 

At any time, Norfolk Libraries can offer:

• 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  
• Signposting to further information: with housing, employment, health, support for children
• Learning English and conversation groups 
• Meeting people and local support groups  

All our support is free, non-judgemental and inclusive for all. We will assist within library guidelines and signpost to other professionals working with international people. 

We offer help across Norfolk - email migrantsupport@norfolk.gov.uk with questions.

Tuesday

• Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library (ground floor) - every week, 2.30-5pm. International Welcome session with professional partners. This includes HubL (free ESOL assessment session) which must be booked at hubl.org.uk 

Wednesday

• Diss Library - every Wednesday, 1-3pm 

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. Anyone can come to English Exchange, including asylum seekers, or if you are already in an ESOL class. No need to book, just drop in. 

Monday

• Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library  - every week, 2-3pm.

Tuesday

• Costessey Library - every week, 2.30-3.30pm 

Wednesday

• Diss Library - every week, 12-1pm.
• Earlham Library - every week,  2-3pm  

Thursday

• Downham Market Library - every week, 10.45-11.45am
• Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library  - every week, 10.30-11.30am
• King's Lynn - every week, 2.30-4.30pm   

Friday

• Taverham Library - every week, 11am-12pm. Contact Taverham Library to book this session.