International Welcome

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.

International Welcome - dates and times

Monday

Loddon Library - every first and third Monday 10.45-11.45am

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 Wednesday 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.

Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library

Mondays, 2-3pm
Thursdays, 10.30-11.30am

Costessey Library - International Read Out Loud Group

Tuesdays, 2-3pm

Great Yarmouth Library

Tuesdays, 12.30-1.30pm

King's Lynn Library

Thursdays, 2.30-3.30pm

Downham Market Library

Thursdays, 10.45-11.45am - free English classes for beginners and improvers. No need to book, just drop in and begin to build your confidence with speaking, listening, reading or writing

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!

Great Yarmouth Library

Fridays, 11am-12pm

Costessey Library

Mondays, 10am-12pm

Downham Market Library

Downham Market Library International Club, second Tuesday of each month, 5.30-7pm