COQUITLAM
• Science Expo 2018: Coquitlam Public Library will host its third annual Science Expo May 10. Tri-Cities students from grades 4 to 12 will display their experiments and innovations at the City Centre branch for a chance to win medals, trophies and some of the more than $2,000 in prize money. Deadline for participants is April 16. For more information about the expo, or for registration and consent forms, go to www.coqlibrary.ca.
• March Tech Club — Introduction to Coding with Scratch: Tech Club is a monthly program for adults who are curious about technology. In this course, we will introduce you to the concepts of block coding using the free program Scratch. Bring your curiosity and your enthusiasm as you learn exciting new coding skills on Friday, March 2, 2 to 3 p.m. in the City Centre branch computer lab. To register, go to www.coqlibrary.ca.
• Chinese New Year: Join librarians March 8, 7 to 8 p.m., in Room 137 at the City Centre branch for a performance of traditional Chinese music by members of the Arts Musical Studio to welcome the arrival of spring and the Year of the Dog. Seats are limited for this free program and registration is required. Phone Shirley Chan at 604-554-7345 to register.
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
• Make phone calls with Skype: Skype lets you make video and voice calls to people around the world for free. All you need is your phone, tablet or laptop (with webcam and microphone), and an internet connection. Join us on Tuesday, March 6th from 2 to 3 PM in the Library’s ParkLane Room for this free, hands-on workshop. Call the library at 604-469-4690 or visit the library information desk to reserve a spot.
• Middle School Book Club: Want to meet other passionate readers? Read the heart-wrenching Patina by Jason Reynolds and join other middle school students for a librarian-led discussion Tuesday, Feb. 27th from 7 to 8 p.m. in the PMPL’s ParkLane room. Call 604-469-4577 to register.
• Hypnotherapy: March 8 from 7 to 8 p.m., discover how our minds work and how different parts of the mind (such as the conscious and unconscious mind) interact to work with or against each other. Sebastian Di Cesare will take you through how hypnotherapy and self-hypnosis work, and how they can be used to manage stress, anger or anxiety. Call 604-469-4577 or visit the library information desk to register for this free program.
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
• Full STEAM ahead: Experience the future of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) learning at Terry Fox Library’s playground. Program a robotic Sphero SPRK+, take an amazing picture using green-screen technology and build an architectural masterpiece out of KEVA planks on March 22 and April 28, 2 to 4 p.m. (drop-in).
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.
