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 $2,000-plus 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.
• Movie matinee: Captain Underpants: Take a break and watch best buddies George and Harold hypnotize their nasty principal, Mr. Krupp, into thinking that he is a tighty-whitey superhero. Captain Underpants (rated G) will be screened on Feb. 23, 1:30 to 3 p.m. at both the City Centre and Poirier branches. Priority seating will be given to school-aged children. Registration is not required.
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
• Bring Your Own Book Club: Never seem to finish your book club’s book on time? Or maybe you’re a bit of a book club rebel? Join the Bring Your Own Book Club — no assigned reading, just bring whatever book you are currently reading to discuss with your other book lovers (and there are prizes to be won). Next club session is Feb. 20 from 7 to 8 p.m. Call 604-469-4577 to register.
• Be the Best Version of Yourself: On Feb. 24 from 1:30 to 3 p.m., at a free presentation for Psychology Month by the BC Psychological Society, you can gain inspiration and simple tools for overcoming feelings of inadequacy, people-pleasing habits and procrastination. Discover and hold onto the most creative parts of yourself. Learn about the benefits of mindfulness, yoga, dance and movement on mental health. Understand the role of psychologists and other health services providers in an integrated, collaborative approach. Call the library at 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat.
• Pro-D day books and board games: Drop-in to the library Feb. 23 between 2 and 4 p.m. to find the perfect book. Librarians will recommend your next favourite read as you play board games.
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
• Beginner ukulele lessons: Are you new to the ukulele? Get stared with the basics of how to play at Terry Fox Library. Join local ukulele instructor Patrice from Paliatsky Music Lessons for this special four-week beginner session. You will be strumming tunes in practically no time — no experience is necessary. This program is for ages 10 and older, and space is limited. Call or visit the library to register, and confirm that you can attend all four sessions.
For more info, 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.
