COQUITLAM
• Family Literacy Day activities: Join librarians for some fun — everyone welcome. The activities will focus on words and spelling using Scrabble tiles, Keva planks, glue and glitter, and hand-sized books. Activities run from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Jan. 27 in Room 137 at the City Centre branch. This program is drop-in, no registration is required.
• Canadiana 101 for ESL Newcomers: Newcomers can get an introduction to the people, cultures and government of Canada. This program runs on Wednesdays and Thursdays through Feb. 8 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Poirier branch. This program is presented by Helen Fitch, a retired history school teacher who has been presenting the citizenship classes for the last five years. Program registration is limited to 20 participants. For more information, contact Janice at 604-554-7337 or jwilliams@coqlibrary.ca.
For more information about any of these programs, visit www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
PORT MOODY
• Stocks 101: Curious about investing in stocks but unsure where to start? Can’t tell your common from your preferred stock? This is the information session for you. Join financial advisor Bryan Stark Feb. 6 from 7 to 8 p.m. as he takes you through the nuts and bolts of stocks and discusses whether they are a good fit for your overall financial strategy. Call 604-469-4577 or visit the library to register.
• Ukulele Jam: Jam with librarians Feb. 1 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the ParkLane Room. The ukulele is one of the cheeriest and easiest instruments to learn, and you will learn and play new songs together. All ages and levels, from beginner to expert, are welcome. Call 604-469-4577 or visit the library information desk to register for this free program.
• Teen volunteers needed: Are you a teen looking for leadership opportunities and volunteer hours? The library has many opportunities to build skills in programs such as Book Buddies, Tech Café, and Homework Club after school and on the weekend. Visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577 for more details.
For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.
TERRY FOX
• Ukulele Jam: All “uked” up and no place to jam? All levels of experience are welcome at Terry Fox Library’s fun and relaxed ukulele circle on Tuesdays, Jan. 23, Feb. 27, March 27 and April 24, 7 to 8:30 p.m. (drop-in).
• Family Literacy Day — Family Fort Night: Head to Terry Fox Library after hours for fort building and reading by flashlight. Snacks and fort materials will be provided on Friday, Jan, 26, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Registration is required; call 604-927-7999.
For more information, visit www.fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-927-7999.
