COQUITLAM
• Family Day storytime: Yes, Coquitlam Public Library is open on Family Day. There will be songs, stories and fingerplays for kids up to age five with their parents or caregivers. This storytime happens Monday, Feb. 12, 11 to 11:30 a.m. in Room 137 at the City Centre branch. This program is drop-in, no registration is required. After 11:30 a.m., join librarians for cupcakes and other Family Day activities.
• Crafts and music for people with developmental challenges: Join librarians Feb. 15, 9 to 11 a.m. for fun, social interaction and light snacks. This program happens in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch. Registration is required for this free program; sign up online at www.coqlibrary.ca or phone the Help Desk at 604-937-4141.
• 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.
• Sleep apnea program: Learn how to improve your sleep habits, and where to get help if you have a sleep disorder, such as sleep apnea. This program happens March 7, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch. Registration is required: online at www.coqlibrary.ca or phone the help desk at 604-937-4141.
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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
• Crafternoon Club: Get your craft on. All ages and skill levels are welcome to bring their knitting, crochet, needlework or other craft projects to the library’s ParkLane Room tomorrow (Saturday) between 2 and 3:30 p.m. to share with a friendly, informal group. Coffee and tea will be served. Meet other local crafters, share techniques or pick up a new skill. Drop-in, no registration necessary. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult
• Alzheimer’s and Dementia: What to Expect: Next Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 7 to 8 p.m., Dr. Fatma Taha will give a practical information session on Alzheimer’s and dementia. Dr. Taha will talk about how Alzheimer disease differs from dementia; the stages and treatment of Alzheimer’s; the 10 warning signs; and the myths and realities surrounding this topic. Call 604-469-4577 or visit the library information desk to register for this free program.
• 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.
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
• Mindfulness Mediation — Meditation for Stress Management: We all know how physical exercise is at the core of well-being. We take our body to the gym to burn those extra calories, tone muscles and sweat out toxins. Why not take your brain to the gym? Suman Kollipara will discuss the “science of stress and the neuroscience of meditation.” Visit Terry Fox Library and take home some of the tools and techniques of self-compassion healing meditation to exercise your brain and to relax and rejuvenate. Everyone is welcome Saturday, Feb. 24, 2 to 3:30 p.m. (drop -in).
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.
