COQUITLAM
• Teen Poetry Slam: Celebrating National Poetry Month, the annual Teen Poetry Slam will be held on Thursday, April 27 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. in Room 137 at the City Centre branch. The spoken word competition invites kids in Grades 8 to 12 to perform one original, three-minute (or under) poem. The top three poets, as chosen by the judges, will receive gift cards valued at $75, $50 and $25. Registration is recommended. To register and for more information on contest rules, email librarian Chris Miller at [email protected] or call him at 604-554-7339. Walk-in performers will be accepted on the night of the slam if space is available.
The event is free, and open to the public. Anyone is welcome to attend.
• Classical music appreciation: Do you enjoy classical music? Join others who share your interests and listen to music, learn about composers, exchange thoughts and experience music together — participation is encouraged — on Fridays from April 21 to June 23, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Poirier branch, Nancy Bennett Room. Bring a bag lunch and savour this sophisticated and complex art. Registration is not required for this free program — just drop in.
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
• SFU’s Philosopher’s Café — Trust: What guides you in deciding who or what to trust? When trust is broken, how do we regain what is lost? On Tuesday, April 18, drop in to the library’s ParkLane Room from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to join moderator Pamela Preston in exploring these questions.
• Wills and estates: On Wednesday, April 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m., lawyer Garrett Munroe will provide an overview of five important personal estate planning documents. Learn the importance of having an up-to-date personal estate plan. Questions welcome. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat.
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
• Earth Day — Seed Bomb Making: Rescue your neglected planters and flower beds with a blast of colour — drop by Terry Fox Library and make a seed bomb on Saturday, April 22, 2 to 4 p.m. It’s easy to make a plant and the Earth (and your neighbours) will thank you. Everyone is welcome.
• Coffee Mug Club: Meet fellow book lovers and discuss a selected title at Terry Fox Library. New members are welcome to drop by a meeting and join the group. The next meeting is Wednesday, April 26, 7 to 8 p.m.
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.
