Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.
PORT MOODY
• NaNoWriMo Write-in: Challenge yourself by writing a 50,000 word novel in just 30 days. Join librarians for weekly write-ins on Mondays from 6 to 8:30 p.m. starting on Nov. 7 (drop-in to the ParkLane Room, no registration required). Meet fellow writers, drink coffee or tea, and win writerly prizes. Learn more at nanowrimo.org.
• Understanding arthritis and managing chronic pain: On Nov. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m., experts from the Arthritis Society will help you learn about pain management and its treatments. Explore different methods for coping with pain that help to put you in the driver’s seat. Call 604-469-4577 to register for this free program in PMPL’s ParkLane Room.
• Facebook privacy: Learn how to adjust the privacy settings of your Facebook account and get tips for staying safe on social media in this demo workshop, which will be held in the library’s ParkLane Room on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 2:30 to 3:30 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
• CPP and OAS: Knowing the benefits to which you’re entitled and being informed are the best ways to prepare for your retirement. Ifigenia Fasogiannis from Triple “A” Cdn Pensions Consultants will de-mystify the Canadian Pension Plan and the Old Age Security programs. Should you wait to start receiving your CPP retirement benefits or start earlier? What is your Statement of Contributions and how important is this tool? Get these answers and more at a seminar at Terry Fox Library, 2 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 26. Registration is appreciated.
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.
COQUITLAM
• Indian classical vocal concert: Celebrate Diwali on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2 to 4 p.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch with a vocal performance by the students of Guru Sangeet Martand Padma Vibhushan Pandit Jasraj ji. The concert features principal Asha Lohia, accompanied by local tabla player and teacher Monish Chakraborti. Space is limited for this free program. To register, leave a message on the registration line, 604-937-4155. For more information, phone librarian Teresa Rehman at 604-937-4157.
• Star Wars: Rogue Fun: Think you know your Star Wars trivia? On Saturday, Dec. 17, people 10 and older can test their knowledge at a Jeopardy-style quiz, starting at 1:30 p.m., in Rooms 136 and 137 of the City Centre branch. Questions will be derived from Star Wars episodes I to VII and prizes will be awarded to the top teams and for the best costumes. Registration is required; to register on your own or in a team of two or three, contact librarian Chris Miller at 604-554-7339 or [email protected].
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.
