COQUITLAM
• June Tech Club — Introduction to Robots and Sphero Sprk+: Come play with our new Sphero robots and use block coding to make them move, light up and make noise. Students must bring their own blue tooth enabled smart phone or tablet to download the free Sphero Edu app. Happening Friday, June 1 between 2 and 3 p.m. in Room 136 at the City Centre Branch. Register at coqlibrary.ca.
• Summer Reading Club Registration Begins June 1: Our kick-off party happens on Saturday, June 23, starting at Poirier Branch between 10 and 11:30 a.m. and then repeating at City Centre Branch between 2 and 3:30 p.m. Drop in, register for the club and participate in activities that celebrate the beginning of the summer reading season.
• Middle Schoolers Only Summer Reading Club: If you are finishing grade 5, 6, 7 or 8 this year, you can register for the Middle Schoolers Only Summer Reading Club at the Help Desk starting June 1. For more information, contact librarian Chris Miller at 604-554-7339 or email cmiller@coqlibrary.ca.
• Teen Quiz Night: Happens Thursday, June 28 between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. in Rooms 136 and 137 at the City Centre Branch. Relax with friends and answer general interest questions at our annual Teen Quiz Night. For teams of teens in grades 9, 10, 11 or 12. Register a team of two to six members by contacting librarian Chris Miller at 604-554-7339 or email cmiller@coqlibrary.ca with the members’ names and grades. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
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
• Seniors First BC — Frauds and Scams: Join us on Tuesday, June 12 between 2 and 3:30 p.m. for this workshop. Seniors First BC will provide older adults with information to protect their finances, to recognize and respond to financial abuse and to access resources for further assistance. It will focus on common scams targeting older adults and strategies to deal with scams and how to check for counterfeit bank notes. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat.
• SHARE English Practice Group for Adults – Drop-in: Looking for a place to practice speaking English? SHARE English Practice Groups at Port Moody Public Library meet every Friday in the month of June. All levels are welcome to drop in to the library’s ParkLane Room between 9:30 and 11 a.m. Join other English learners in this free program hosted by SHARE volunteers. Enjoy conversations with other participants and the group leader. You will also find out more about your community in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Call SHARE at 604-936-3900 for more information.
• SFU Philosopher’s Café — How Much Discipline do We Need in Our Lives?: SFU Philosopher’s Café brings the best of SFU to you. This month’s café will discuss discipline. How much discipline do we need in our lives? Is it the same for everyone or different for each person? Does it make a difference if the discipline is applied externally or internally? Moderator Keith Caspell will lead the discussion on June 4 between 7 and 8:30 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room. No registration required.
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
• Kids Lego Club: We have the Lego, you bring your imagination to the Terry Fox Library. Try out our new KEVA®planks too! Kids ages 5 to 10 are welcome. Drop-in.
• Ukulele Jam: All “uked” up and no place to jam? All levels of experience are welcome at Terry Fox Library for our fun and relaxed ukulele circle.
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.
